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2008 Volunteer Recognition Event 11/08
Two hundred and five volunteers attended the fourth annual Volunteer Recognition Awards Ceremony on November 1, 2008 at the Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas. Mr. Douglas Blankinship, Volunter.gov Portal Manger and Partnership Associate Director for Take Pride in America travelled from Washington D.C. to be the guest speaker. He emphasized how important and instrumental each and every one of our volunteers are to supporting Nevada’s public lands.
The following awards were given at the event:
- The Volunteer of the Year Award winner was Joseph Betzler. Mr. Betzler received this award for his direct support in the Interagency Blackbrush Seed Collection project.
- The Cultural Site Steward of the Year winner was Chuck Williams. He received the award for his contribution to the protection or archaeological and natural resources in Clark County.
- The Group of the Year Award went to The Area 52s. The Area 52s volunteered over 600 hours to help support and maintain Nevada’s public lands.
- The Lifetime Achievement Award was Bob Kinsler. Mr. Kinsler received this award for his outstanding dedication to the Interagency Volunteer Program. With over 9,000 volunteer hours Mr. Kinsler is the epitome of volunteerism. T
- The Volunteer Supervisor of the Year Award winner was Dan Rose. Mr. Rose received this award for his excellent leadership abilities at Boulder Beach, Callville Bay, and Boulder Campground at Lake Mead National Recreation Area.
- This year’s Special Service Award winner was Bailey Middle School. Bailey Middle School received this award for its service – in education, containment activities, and research – related to invasion of Lake Mead by non-native mussels.
- The Sponsor of the Year winner was Saxby’s Coffee. Saxby’s Coffee received this award for their donations to the Interagency Volunteer Program. This organization lives by its mission, “All owners and employees to become active in their communities and to help in any way they can.”
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