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Montgomery celebrates 2026 Volunteer of the Year honorees · Kendall County News - Shaw Local

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  Speaker 1: Montgomery celebrates twenty twenty six Volunteer of the Year honorees.
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  Speaker 1: Written by Joey Weslow, This article is being read by
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  Speaker 1: an automated voice brought to you by Everlett. The Village
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  Speaker 1: Montgomery took an evening to celebrate the special volunteers who,
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  Speaker 1: through small acts of kindness, create lasting impacts across the community.
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  Speaker 1: During the twenty twenty six Volunteers of the Year ceremony
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  Speaker 1: before the June eighth board meeting, the strength of the
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  Speaker 1: community was defined as dedication to service. People who give
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  Speaker 1: their time, talents, and energy to improve the lives of
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  Speaker 1: others were highlighted. The village said in a news release,
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  Speaker 1: the honorees gathered with friends and family. Change doesn't always
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  Speaker 1: come in big moments, it comes through consistent, thoughtful actions,
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  Speaker 1: Village Community Engagement and event coordinator Rosy Boeing said in
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  Speaker 1: the release. Because of our volunteers, Montgomery is a stronger, kinder,
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  Speaker 1: more connected, and a batter place to call home. The
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  Speaker 1: honorees received commemorative plaques from the village for their achievements.
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  Speaker 1: The evening's Active Adult Impact Award was presented to Sharon Graber.
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  Speaker 1: Greeber was honored for her many years of dedicated service
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  Speaker 1: at the Oswegolan Senior and Community Center, where her reliability, kindness,
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  Speaker 1: and welcoming presence have positively impacted countless seniors, families, and
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  Speaker 1: community members. The village said. The Business Impact Award was
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  Speaker 1: presented to Larido Arzola, a state farm agent. Arzola was
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  Speaker 1: recognized for his support of the village and Chamber of
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  Speaker 1: Commerce events, as well as his dedication to empowering students
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  Speaker 1: through his work as a Bible lingual professor at the
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  Speaker 1: Illinois Small Business Development Center at Wabonzi Community College. The
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  Speaker 1: village said. The Community Impact Award was presented to Dan
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  Speaker 1: and Joanie Britton. They were both recognized for their own
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  Speaker 1: ongoing commitment to serving others through church and community outreach
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  Speaker 1: programs including the food Pantry at Saint Olaf, Grief Share Classes,
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  Speaker 1: Love Purse, Samaritans, Christmas Child, Faith and Blue, and numerous
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  Speaker 1: other service projects. The village said. The Group Impact Award
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  Speaker 1: was presented to the Montgomery Beautification Committee. The committee was
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  Speaker 1: recognized for enhancing community pride and connection through flower plantings,
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  Speaker 1: arbor Day celebrations, seasonal decoration contests, and beautification efforts that
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  Speaker 1: bring residents together, the village said. The Nonprofit Impact Award
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  Speaker 1: was presented to Jamida Jones with Grow with jem. Jones
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  Speaker 1: was honoured for her leadership in addressing community needs through
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  Speaker 1: food pantries, clothing closets, diaper drives, back to school fairs,
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  Speaker 1: and outreach efforts that provide hope and support to individuals
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  Speaker 1: and families, the village said. The Rising Star Awards was
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  Speaker 1: presented to Abery Avila, Every Dominga's Junior and Life Lander Orosio.
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  Speaker 1: They were honored for their enthusiasm, initiative, and positive spirit
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  Speaker 1: while volunteering at community events, demonstrating that young people can
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  Speaker 1: make a meaningful and lasting difference through service and volunteerism,
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  Speaker 1: the village said,