Mayor Keller Honors Albuquerque Volunteers
April 10, 2019
Mayor Tim Keller and First Lady Elizabeth Kistin Keller participated in the 2019 Mayor’s Day of Volunteer Recognition for Nation Day of Service awards ceremony, where they honored 10 local volunteers at the Albuquerque Convention Center.
Awards were given to a range of individuals, groups, and organizations who have gone above and beyond to serve the city of the Albuquerque. The audience of more than 400 people included the One Albuquerque Volunteer Advisory Board, local AmeriCorps and Senior Corps, and members of the public.
“We are very grateful for the work that so many people continue to pour into our city. The tradition of service runs deep in our community and we cannot thank you enough for what you do. It is your spirit that moves the One Albuquerque idea forward: Only by coming together as one community can we lift Albuquerque up and make it safe, inclusive, and innovative,” Mayor Keller said.
This year’s honorees include:
2019 Volunteer of the Year: Steve Vaughan
2019 Unsung Hero Award: Shelley Repp
2019 Rising Star Award: Nara Olivas
2019 Youth Volunteer of the Year: Nick Padilla
2019 Lifetime Achievement Award: Theresa Priest
2019 Senior Volunteer of the Year: Sharon Craig
2019 Volunteer Group of the Year: Albuquerque Sunport Ambassador Program (ASAP)
2019 Corporate Volunteer of the Year: Honeywell
2019 Outstanding AmeriCorps Member: Erick Hernandez
2019 Award in Honor of Jennifer Riordan: Michael J. Garcia