Volunteer Awards
HOBY’s success is a direct result of the hundreds of volunteers who serve key leadership roles on its corporate boards and program committees. Each August, HOBY proudly recognizes the outstanding accomplishments of its affiliates and volunteers through volunteer achievement awards. Key volunteers in the positions of Corporation President, Leadership Seminar Chairperson, Alumni Advisor and CLeW Director are invited to apply for an award in each of their categories in July. In addition, all volunteers are encouraged to nominate individuals for the HOBY Volunteer of the Year Award, presented to two volunteers selected by a committee of peers. Special certificates are also awarded.
Below is a listing of the 2009 award winners. HOBY is grateful to all of the men and women who generously contribute their time, efforts, talents and enthusiasm to make HOBY’s leadership programs for youth possible.
Awards for HOBY Affiliate Corporations
Awards are based upon overall performance and the completion of milestones in the areas of Management, Finance, Program and Public Relations. Corporate Boards that meet the required criteria qualify as either Superior or Outstanding. Recognition indicates that HOBY believes the awarded Corporate Boards are the models for all corporations.
Find out about all of the 2008 Corporate Award winners (PDF)
Awards for Leadership Seminar Chairpersons
Leadership Seminars are evaluated in 6 categories: Seminar Management, Finance/Fundraising, HOBY Service Organizations, Program, Team Leadership and Recruitment. Seminars that capture all six categories by meeting the criteria qualify as "Outstanding"; those that capture any 5 categories qualify as "Superior"; and those that capture any 4 of the 6 qualify as "Excellent."
Find out about the award winners (PDF)
Awards for Alumni Advisors
Alumni Programs are evaluated based upon a point system awarded for Management, Development, and Other Activities. To receive an Outstanding Alumni Association Award, a total of 75 points must be earned; for the Superior Award a total of 70 points; and for the Excellence Award a total of 60 points. Additionally, one Alumni Advisor is named “Alumni Advisor of the Year.”
Find out about the award winners (PDF)
Awards for CLeW Directors
Awards for the Directors of the Community Leadership Workshops (CLeWs) are based upon successful completion and management of CLeWs. Affiliates that successfully conduct 3 CLeWs with a total of 90 or more students in attendance qualify as “Excellent”; sites that hold 4 CLeWs with a total of 120 or more students in attendance qualify as “Superior”; and sites that hold 5 CLeWs with a total of 150 or more students in attendance qualify as “Outstanding.”
Awards for Directors of Recruitment
Leadership Seminars are acknowledged for their hard work to serve more and more deserving students each year. Awards for the Directors of Recruitment are given to those seminars that achieve 100% of their student recruitment goal for the year.
Find out more about the award winners (PDF)
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Two volunteers are recognized annually as HOBY’s "Volunteers of the Year." Applications are taken through a formal nomination process and recognition is given based upon years of service, contributions to HOBY, nominator’s written comments, and other community service involvement. Recipients are announced at the annual volunteer Training Institute.
Baird Krueger - Ohio
Baird reminds us that leadership is a process that never stops growing. He has a heart for HOBY and has contributed to his local site for over twenty years. Many of the people who nominated Baird are now adult volunteers who were impacted by him in their Ambassador year several years ago. One of his nominators praised Baird's wisdom, explaining, "When you hear the long list of things he has done, you realize you have a long way to go," and is inspired to go further in serving others each time he is around. The clear consensus among the nominations was that Baird inspires service, compassion, and commitment!
Brock Hollman - Iowa
Brock embodies the HOBY priority of making every experience top notch for volunteers and students alike. He understands that HOBY magic really happens when students and volunteers feel they've accomplished something of their own accord. Brock's biggest accomplishment in HOBY is showing up to work hard with enthusiasm and a heart for everyone who loves HOBY no matter who they are! This volunteer's nominator explained that Brock "has the biggest work ethic and the most enthusiasm, making everyone feel welcome all of the time. He would tell you why every person in the room deserved this honor before thinking of himself!"
Past Volunteer Award Recipients
- 2008 - Kevin Grace - New York
- 2008 - Henry Vallejo, Sr. - Texas
- 2007 – Carol Applegate - Maryland
- 2007 – Donna “Dee” Fife - Kentucky
- 2006 - Donna Sizemore, Ohio
- 2006 - Gabe Baker, Virginia
- 2005 - Ron Gillet, Arizona
- 2005 - Brian Yee, Texas
- 2004 - Rose Santini, North Dakota
- 2004 - Barbie Bassett, Mississippi
- 2003 - Lucia Houlihan, Vermont
- 2003 - Joan Travis, New Jersey
- 2002 - Lew Colby, Maine
- 2002 - Chris McCarty, Ohio
- 2001 - Dana Gold, Texas
- 2001 - Ron Wachenheim, New York
- 2000 - Linda Anders, Pennsylvania
- 2000 - Gary Davis, New York
- 1999 - Dave Schafer, Oregon
- 1999 - Tod Burnett, California
2009 Anniversary Certificates
Certificates are awarded to the Leadership Seminars celebrating their 30th anniversary
- Alabama
- Arizona
- Florida-Mid
- Florida-South
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nevada
- Pennsylvania-Central
- Texas-North
2009 Outstanding Leadership Seminar Program Book Award
First Place:
Southwest Ohio
Second Place:
Maryland
Third Place: tie
Ohio - South
Ohio - West