(ATLANTA, Aug. 4, 2021) — The American Red Cross of Georgia will honor volunteers across the state during a virtual recognition event on August 5, 2021.
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The annual event was held virtually for the first time in 2020 and will be streamed online again this year due to COVID-19.
The event will recognize the 3,531 registered Red Cross volunteers in Georgia, and the 324,274 hours they served in the fiscal year 2021. Their donated time, valued at twenty-six dollars per hour, equates to an amazing 8.7 million dollars in services that helped prevent and alleviate human suffering in local communities.
The following volunteers and partners, nominated by their peers, will be honored for their outstanding contributions to Red Cross during the virtual event:
American Red Cross of Georgia Volunteer Honorees
(FY21 Chapter locations of honorees are listed in
parentheses)
Biomedical Achievement Award
Presented to volunteer or partner who has promoted the public support of financial contributions toward blood donations, reinforced the Red Cross brand in the general public and within the organization; and/or enhanced the education of the public on the importance of blood donations.
Blood Drive Coordinator of The Year
Presented to a volunteer who fosters innovative relationships between his/her organization(s) and the Red Cross and contributes to priorities around safe blood products and a strengthened blood program.
Blood Services Volunteer of the Year
Presented to a Blood Services volunteer with exemplary leadership skills who has volunteered for at least one year and made an outstanding contribution to Blood Services and the community.
Blood Sponsor Group of the Year (Corporate)
Presented to a sponsor group that has run at least 3 blood drives and collected 50-100 pints per drive.
Blood Sponsor Group of the Year (Education)
Presented to a sponsor group that has run at least 3 blood drives and collected 50-100 pints
per drive.
Blood Sponsor Group of the Year (Faith-based)
Presented to a sponsor group that has run at least 3 blood drives and collected 50-100 pints per drive.
Board Leadership Award
Recognizes a board member who has provided significant and outstanding service on the Red Cross Board of Directors, contributing to the success of the local chapter.
Disaster Action Team Member of the Year
Presented to a Disaster Action Team (DAT) member who has gone above and beyond when called to respond in the past year and shown standout performance in willingness to serve clients.
Disaster Recovery Award
Presented to a two-plus year volunteer who shows exceptional initiative in identifying and/or meeting the Disaster Cycle Service Recovery mission. Recipient demonstrates skills for recruiting, motivating and coordinating others in support of Red Cross casework and displays cultural awareness, sensitivity and creativity in reaching diverse groups.
Disaster Preparedness Award
Presented to a two-plus year volunteer who demonstrates exceptional initiative around the Disaster Cycle Services Preparedness mission. Recipient encourages collaborative relationships with other Red Cross and community partners, develops creative solutions to meet preparedness goals, and leads the way for enhanced preparedness in our communities, resulting in a more efficient disaster response.
Disaster Response Award
Presented to a two-plus year volunteer who demonstrates exceptional initiative in identifying and/or meeting the Disaster Cycle Service Response mission. Recipient helps maintain Red Cross readiness by skillfully recruiting, motivating, and coordinating a sufficient number of employees, volunteers and groups reflective of the community as disaster responders, and demonstrates cultural awareness, sensitivity and creativity in reaching diverse audiences.
Good Neighbor Award
Recognizes an organization that has partnered with the Red Cross to raise awareness of the Red Cross mission and expand the scope of communities the Red Cross is able to serve.
Rookie of the Year Award
Recognizes a new volunteer who has shown outstanding performance in their volunteer role during their first year.
Service to the Armed Forces Award
Presented to a volunteer who demonstrates innovative and extraordinary efforts in meeting the needs of Red Cross Armed Forces customers served at the local, national or international level. Recipient’s performance and collaboration reflects positively on the Red Cross, heightens the commitment of others to the Service to the Armed Forces program and advances the organization's goals for diversity.
Exceptional Volunteer Service Award
Demonstrated exceptional performance and extensive personal commitment to specific service or project that has contributed to the improvement or expansion of Red Cross services to the community.
Volunteer Leadership Award
Presented to a volunteer who has sustained outstanding leadership for a number of years while meeting increasingly challenging responsibilities and advancing the organization's goal of achieving the total diversity of our people, programs, and services.
Volunteer Services Award
Presented to a volunteer with exceptional skills in recruiting, motivating, and/or coordinating employees, volunteers or groups in sufficient numbers to support Red Cross readiness while helping to ensure that our workforce is growing more reflective of the communities it serves.
Youth Award
Presented to a volunteer between the ages of 14-24 who has volunteered with the Red Cross for at least two years and has a strong track record of leading and inspiring fellow volunteers, creating a positive impact on the community, and exemplifying dedication to the Red Cross mission.
Clara Barton Volunteer Leadership Award
Our highest honor, presented to a volunteer who has served in a number of leadership positions over the years, lending their personal expertise to help the Red Cross contribute valuable services to the community. Recipient demonstrates leadership in identifying and assessing organizational concerns; implementing effective solutions and providing constructive guidance to the Red Cross workforce.
More volunteers are always needed to carry out the Red Cross mission. Anyone interested in becoming a Red Cross Volunteer can visit redcross.org to learn more about volunteer opportunities and how to submit a volunteer application.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.