Chassell youth, Ontonagon woman among volunteer award recipients - Daily Mining Gazette
A Chassell youth and an Ontonagon woman are among the recipients of the 12th annual U.P. Service Awards. Grow & Lead: Community and Youth Development presents the awards to recognize exemplary volunteer and charitable efforts throughout the Upper Peninsula. Award categories include senior, ages 65 and above; adult, ages 21-64; youth, under 21, volunteer program and business community leader. “In a year that is exceptionally challenging for so many individuals and organizations, it is especially gratifying to recognize community servants who give freely of their time and talents to help others,” said Amy Quinn, Grow & Lead CEO. “Volunteers are the backbone of the nonprofit sector, and without them, many vital services would go undelivered. The U.P. Service Awards program is a way to honor the contributions of these unsung heroes.” Micaela Geborkoff, 16, of Chassell is the recipient of the award in the youth category. Among her many volunteer activities, Geborkoff serves on ...