VOLUNTEERS TRANSFORM LIVES
GSCYMCA Volunteer Spirit Awards
ABOUT
Volunteers are the heart of our organization. Their contributions enrich lives and make it possible to offer programs and services that otherwise would not exist.
Each year, Greater Somerset County YMCA hosts the Volunteer Spirit Awards to honor Y volunteers who have inspired us by giving of themselves to benefit the Y and its members. You are encouraged to nominate volunteers – either yourself or another Y volunteer – for one of the award categories listed below. Nominations open in January and are due in March.
NOMINATING CRITERIA
Nominees must meet most or all of the following criteria:
- Spirit enhances the Greater Somerset County YMCA
- Impacts and helps foster the Y’s mission, goals and objectives
- Demonstrates exceptional commitment, service, creativity, cooperation or leadership
- Serves as a role model for others
- Exemplifies caring, honesty, respect and responsibility
- Has been committed to volunteer efforts for a significant length of time
2023 Award Recipients
Award Category | Name | Branch |
Youth | Shivang Giri | Hillsborough YMCA |
Youth | Daniela Vargas | Plainfield YMCA |
Adult | Paula Guiffre | Bridgewater & Somerville YMCAs |
Family | Manny & Nicky Vidal | Bridgewater & Somerville YMCAs |
Active Older Adult | Ross Wishnick | Princeton YMCA |
Group | Gymnastics Parent Committee | Bridgewater & Somerville YMCAs |
Leadership | Lisa Wax | Somerset Hills YMCA |
Living Our Cause | Bart Talloen | Princeton YMCA |
Ray of Light | Margo Langer | Somerset Hills YMCA |
Community Partner | Hillsborough Township Health Department | Hillsborough YMCA |
Board Leadership | Alexandra Rebay | Greater Somerset County YMCA |
Philanthropy | Ana Duarte-McCarthy | Greater Somerset County YMCA |
Lifetime Achievement | Jim Gibson | Greater Somerset County YMCA |