Award Recipients

UPMC SPIRIT OF LEADERSHIP
This award celebrates a senior volunteer or senior leader who gives a large percentage of their time and talent to improve our community.

2019                Paula Eppley-Newman, Trinity Farms Center for Healing
2018                Betty Griffith, St. Vincent de Paul
2017                Brother Shamus McGrenra, Dorothy Day Outreach Center
2016                Judy Risch, Director, Camp PARC
2015                Walter Mattern, Volunteer, American Red Cross
2014                Bonnie Luther, Volunteer, Arbutus Park Retirement Community

Martella’s SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY
This award celebrates a group of seniors (club, organization, or business) that supports and improves the lives of people in our community.

2019                Resurrection Roman Catholic Parish
2018                Laurel Highlands Alzheimer’s Foundation
2017                Cambria County Foster Grandparent Program
2016                JUMP (Johnstown United Methodist Parish)
2015                Vita Tax Program Volunteers
2014                Conemaugh Hospice Volunteers

Diamond Medical Supply SPIRIT OF APPRECIATION
This award celebrates a group or organization (of any age) for their unique support in improving the lives of seniors in the community.

2019                Boy Scouts of America, Keystone District Pack & Troop 25
2018                Richland High School National Honor Society, Brady Keane- Advisor
2017                Moxham Renaissance
2016                Greater Johnstown Trojan Football Team
2015                The Girl Scouts Troops # 40965, #40925, #41600
2014                Triple J Pak Karate

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
This award celebrates the lifelong dedication to improving the community through volunteerism.

2019                Sassy, Arbutus Park Retirement Community Therapy Dog
2018                Don & Nancy Zucco
2016                Jay Shearman (Posthumous)
2015                Marion Yaple