2023 VMA

2023 VOLUNTEER MEMPHIS AWARDS

The 6th annual Volunteer Memphis Awards are taking place Thursday, June 15, 2023!

The awards are a “thank you” to the 35,000 volunteers who give so tirelessly of themselves each year, as well as an opportunity to put a spotlight on many of the most passionate, dedicated, and caring individuals in the greater Memphis community.

The 2023 Volunteer of the Year Award Winners are:

 

2023 Adult Volunteer of the Year: Eryn Rogers
2023 Adult Volunteer of the Year

2023 Youth Volunteer of the Year: Joshua and James Martin
2023 Youth Volunteer of the Year

2023 Nonprofit of the Year: ARISE2Read
2023 Nonprofit of the Year

2023 Corporate Citizen of the Year: Huey’s
2023 Corporate Citizen of the Year

2023 Healthcare Humanitarian of the Year: Cato Johnson
2023 Healthcare Humanitarian of the Year

2023 Impact Award – Community Advocate: Dr. Keith Norman
2023 Impact Award - Community Advocate

2023 Impact Award – Nonprofit: Christ Community Health Services
2023 Impact Award - Nonprofit:

2023 Impact Award – Corporate: FedEx
2023 Impact Award - Corporate

 

 

2023 VOLUNTEER MEMPHIS AWARDS SPONSORS

 

Presenting Sponsors:

 

International Paper logo

Memphis Tourism

 

 

 

Gold Sponsors:

 

Fed Ex logo
Methodist Logo

United healthcare Logo
Action 5 News Logo

 

 

 

Bronze Sponsor:

 

Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation

First Horizon

 

 

 

The winners of the 2023 Volunteer of the Year Awards will be announced on June 15, 2023. Below are the winners of the 2022 Volunteer Of the Year Award recipients. 

 

2022 Volunteer of the Year Award Winner

In 2022 there were two categories for Volunteer of the Year, Adult and Youth. These winners are either a board member, millennial volunteer, community advocate, lifetime volunteer, or volunteer administrator that has given exemplary service to one or more nonprofit, civic, or faith-based organizations.

2022 Adult Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
  • Cassandra Pendleton was awarded Adult Volunteer of the Year at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Fred Towler, Chief Diversity Officer and VP of Global Talent Management, International Paper; Cassandra Pendleton, Adult Volunteer of the Year; Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis.

2022 Youth Volunteer of the Year Award Winner
  • Isabella Fraire was awarded Youth Volunteer of the Year at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Fred Towler, Chief Diversity Officer and VP of Global Talent Management, International Paper; Isabella Fraire, Youth Volunteer of the Year; Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis.

2022 Nonprofit of the Year Award Winner

This organization demonstrated a commitment to outstanding volunteer management practices that resulted in a significant, meaningful, and measurable impact across the Mid-South. This organization offers dynamic volunteer programs and opportunities that are meaningful and engaging to their staff, volunteers, and the community they serve. 

  • Sherry McClure accepts the Nonprofit of the Year award on behalf of Merge Memphis at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Jim Crone, Government and Corporate Relations, Trane, and Leadership Memphis Board Member; Sherry McClure, Executive Director, Merge Memphis; Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis.

2022 Corporate Citizen of the Year Award Winner

This business has exhibited outstanding philanthropic support in their community and has been instrumental in providing exceptional volunteer programs that encourage employees to engage in the community.

  • Tom Labrum accepts the Corporate Citizen of the Year award on behalf of Stepherson’s Superlo Foods at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Jim Crone, Government and Corporate Relations, Trane, and Leadership Memphis Board Member; Tom Labrum, Stepherson’s Superlo Foods; Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis.

2022 Healthcare Humanitarian Award Winner

This healthcare worker (first responder, healthcare practitioner, healthcare technician, or healthcare support worker) has demonstrated outstanding commitment to their progression to the health of the Mid-South.

  • Ptosha Jackson was awarded Healthcare Humanitarian at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Kimmie Vaulx, System Director of Corporate Communications, Baptist Memorial Healthcare, and Leadership Memphis Board Member; Ptosha Jackson, Vice President/Chief Nursing Officer, Methodist South Hospital; Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis.

2022 Impact Award Winners

  • Diane Brown was awarded an Impact Award at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis; Diane Brown, Impact Award Winner; Marlinee Iverson, County Attorney, Shelby County Government, and Leadership Memphis Board Member.

    • Alvis Otero accepts an Impact Award on behalf of ALSAC/St. Jude at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis; Alvis Otero, Sr. Advisor Corporate Responsibility, ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Hospital; Marlinee Iverson, County Attorney, Shelby County Government, and Leadership Memphis Board Member.

    • Tammy Pierce and CaSondra Amos accept an Impact Award on behalf of Meritan at the 2022 Volunteer Memphis Awards held at Memphis Botanic Gardens on June 23, 2022.

Left to Right: Marlinee Iverson, County Attorney, Shelby County Government, and Leadership Memphis Board Member; Tammy Pierce, Associate Vice President, Meritan; CaSondra Amos, Vice President, Meritan; Reggie Crenshaw, President/CEO, Leadership Memphis/Volunteer Memphis.