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VOLUNTEER AWARDS CELEBRATIONEVENT GUIDEAPRIL 10, 2019 | THE CLUB - BIRMINGHAM

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Volunteerism is not only important and needed in the community, but it is a way to engage on a deeper level with those around us. Volunteers break down so many barriers because they work together for the betterment of their communities – they are the goodness among us.With everyone in this room, we can and will continue to make a difference in the lives of those around us. I hope you will join us in congratulating these outstanding citizens being recognized and use your time today to foster new relationships and ignite sparks to fuel new and exciting ways to give back to our city, the surrounding communities and all the residence. From the bottom of our hearts, we truly appreciate you and thank you for your profound and lasting volunteer efforts.

Respectfully, Benga Harrison, Director Hands On Birmingham

Congratulations to all our nominees on your tremendous achievement. You are great because you serve.As we make our awards, we are reminded that there is no template for the ideal volunteer.

They work with the homeless, seniors, human traffi cking survivors, children with Downs Syndrome;They are retired, work in corporate America, government and the faith community;They are under 30 and over 90;They live in Jefferson, Shelby, Walker, St. Clair and Blount counties;They build, plan, comfort, clean-up, teach and deliver food;

But they are all connected by a spark of passion that IGNITEs great things in our community.At United Way, we are proud of our volunteers because we know fi rst hand they are an essential part of our success.Hands on Birmingham is focused on connecting people with organized and meaningful volunteer opportunities to help bring about positive social change in their community. We make it easy for you to make a difference! Bring your own passion to the table. Again, thanks to all our nominees on your tremendous service and keep igniting our community.

Drew Langloh, President & CEO United Way of Central Alabama, Inc.

LETTER FROM

Drew LanglohUnited Way President/CEO

Welcome to the third annual Ignite Volunteer Awards ceremony! We are here to honor the unsung, roll up your sleeve, boots on the ground volunteers who continue to make our community – our home – better! This celebration was created to showcase the fiery passion volunteers have for making the world around them a little brighter and a little better. That passion –“fi re in the belly” type passion – to give back in meaningful ways is exactly why we use the tagline “Ignite Action. Accelerate Change.” Their service to our community is inspiring; it’s catching. Hands on Birmingham in partnership with the United Way of Central Alabama exists to connect volunteers with meaningful opportunities to collaborate and connect with the communities that need a helping hand. We could not accomplish our mission without the myriad volunteers like those we recognize today.

LETTER FROM

Benga HarrisonHands On Birmingham Director

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Greetings Community Advocate,

On behalf of the City of Birmingham, it is my honor to welcome to the IGNITEVolunteer Awards Celebration. For three years in a row, I have witnessed the outpouring support of many citizens who have directly and indirectly made an impactful difference to our communities.

Every day, volunteers dedicate countless hours through many opportunities toenhance our city. As we award the citizens who are generous with their time, let us remember the true meaning of what it means to be a volunteer. Because of these model citizens, we are able to take Birmingham to a new level with beatification enhancements and community outreach programs.

As the Magic City continues to flourish, we need more dedicated people like you to do the “boots on the ground” work that is needed to sustain a city. We cannot create the change we want to see unless we are willing to do something that will change the outcome. Always remember that the city stands behind the champions who are supportive of community-based endeavors.

Sincerely,

Randall L. Woodfin Mayor

As the Co-Chairs for the third annual IGNITE Volunteer Awards Celebration, we welcome you to this celebratory occasion for our community. We are excited to recognize this amazing group of community volunteers and give them thanks for their leadership, hard work, and dedication to improving our city and the lives of so many who live here. We encourage you to connect with those around you and learn about the volunteer opportunities in our community through Hands on Birmingham and other community outreach efforts.Volunteerism is a phenomenal way to connect with the greater community. Service to the community engages volunteers in new perspectives of our neighbors and their diverse needs. Those that volunteer have the tremendous opportunity to engage with and learn from others in meaningful ways. Our community’s volunteer leaders inspire and infl uence social change for the betterment of our society. According to the Corporation for National Community Service, each year in the United States volunteers contribute over 7.9 billion hours of service representing a value of over $184 billion dollars. Volunteerism is vital to the economic development and stability of our nation. Join us as we celebrate our volunteer leaders who continue to bring about positive social change in our community—our home. With your continued support, together, we can continue to ignite action and accelerate change.

All the best,Joy Craddock and Dr. Josh Carter, IGNITE Co-Chairs

As the Magic City continues to fl ourish, we need more dedicated people like you to do the “boots on the ground” work that is needed to sustain a city. We cannot create the change we want to see unless we are willing to do something that will change the outcome. Always remember that the city stands behind the champions who are supportive of community-based endeavors.

Sincerely,

Greetings Community Advocate, On behalf of the City of Birmingham, it is my honor to welcome you to the IGNITE Volunteer Awards Celebration. For three years in a row, I have witnessed the outpouring support of many citizens who have directly and indirectly made an impactful difference to our communities. Every day, volunteers dedicate countless hours through many opportunities to enhance our city. As we award the citizens who are generous with their time, let us remember the true meaning of what it means to be a volunteer. Because of these model citizens, we are able to take Birmingham to a new level with beatification enhancements and community outreach programs.

Dr. Josh CarterThe University of Alabama at Birmingham

Joy CraddockAlabama Power Company

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Mayor Randall Woodfi n

LETTER FROM

IGNITE Co-Chairs

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Purpose of the AwardsHands on Birmingham, a Program of United Way of Central Alabama, presents IGNITE: an innovative awards celebration designed to publicly recognize the many unsung and dedicated citizens who are outstanding volunteers and service-oriented leaders in Birmingham and surrounding communities.

Each day, committed volunteers ignite action and accelerate change through their service to others. While their actions often go unrecognized, volunteers are truly the catalysts through which real change happens.

For this reason, Hands on Birmingham envisioned IGNITE as a platform to pay tribute to those dedicated volunteers who have made significant contributions in service and leadership throughout the Greater Birmingham area.


EVENT MANAGED BY

Ignite ProgramWelcome & Purpose of Awards Benga Harrison

Opening Remarks Drew LanglohRandall Woodfin

Invocation Cantor Jessica Roskin

Presentation of the Food

Recognition of IGNITE Visionaries Benga Harrison

Recognition Trailblazer Nominees Benga Harrison

Award Presenters Announcement Art Franklin

IGNITE Awards Presentation Teresa Zúñiga Odom, Lee Ann Petty, Joy Craddock, Scott Douglas, Silvia Espinosa-Silva, Patti Rice, Karim Shamsi-Basha, Josh Carter

Special Award Presentation Katrina Watson

Ellyn R. S. Grady Nonprofit Volunteer of the Year Award Category Ellyn R. S. Grady

Closing Remarks Benga Harrison


JESSICA FINDLEYFindley Enterprises, LLC

MAGGIE MCDONALDUnited Way of Central

Alabama

MAURI ROBINSONCRST International Inc.Host Committee Chair

KRYSTAL DRUMMONDDrummond Company

J.W. CARPENTER, JD Birmingham Education

Foundation

2019 IGNITE

Host CommitteeThe IGNITE Host Committee is comprised of various individuals who serve as community advocates and business leaders throughout the community. They have relentlessly lent their charisma and resources to generate awareness for the IGNITE Volunteer Awards Celebration. Hands On Birmingham is proud to introduce the 2019 IGNITE Host Committee.


TERESA ZÚÑIGA ODOM


CLAY INGRAMAAA Alabama

CARLOS TORRESCommunity Foundation of

Greater Birmingham

ALEX LAWLEYAmerica’s First Federal

Credit Union

SAMUETTA PRIMUS NESBITT

United Way of Central Alabama

KAORI SCHERER Community Leader

KOKO MACKINBlue Cross and Blue Shield

of Alabama

DEBRA BLAYLOCKFaith Chapel Christian Center

KARIM SHAMIS BASHAWriter/Photographer

SHIRLEY FAGANO’Neal Industries

ALEX MCCRARYAlabama Power Company

SILVIA ESPINOSA¡HICA! - Hispanic Interest

Coalition of Alabama

Not Pictured: NATALIE BOWLING | Vulcan MaterialsPASTOR STEPHEN | New Rising Star Church Strickland


2019 IGNITE

Volunteer of the Year NomineesCommunity

Elizabeth Burgess

Jacob Epperson

Major Yolanda Bowman

George Hamilton

Roosevelt Morgan

Tommy Schrock

Jerry Smith

Tennyson Thomas

Daniel Webb

Marvin Williams

Corporate Cristina AlmanzaBuffalo Rock

Thomasine JacksonDrummond Company

Ray BendallBBVA Compass

Vashon Bridgwaters Vulcan Materials

Clayton Hollinhead Regions Bank

Jon Hughston Polyone/ Glasforms

Wilbur Johnson Alabama Power

Anne Lugar Southern Company

John Princeton Regal Alabama Power

Anamaria Santiago University of Alabama at Birmingham

Faith Shamieka Nelson

Marcella Anderson Roberts

Pastor Eric Harris

Dion Thompson

Government Amy Hutson Badham

Ronnie Vaughn

Jeff Downes

Dr. TaShauna Goldsby


Finalists in each category

Hands on Birmingham

Alex Lawley

Mauri Robinson

Jessica Findley

Nonprofit Bob Boylan

Julia Meyers

Jane Bazemore

Michael Clarke

Julian Grant

Jerris Johnson

Christine Lee

Stacey Lewis

Alan Stevens

Shon Thurman

Small Business Kelli Caulfi eld

Caulfi eld Investment Holdings LLC

Dulce RiveraMi Pueblo Supermarket

Melissa Kendrick- Sojourns

Student Christian Huddle

Jacorryn Wyatt

Marshay Ball

Sydney Coney

Curtis Watson


Ellyn Grady’s storied career in the not for profit sector spanned more than three decades. Ellyn retired in March of 2019 as Senior Vice President of United Way of Central Alabama’s Resource Development Department. In that role she provided oversight for all fundraising operations including annual campaign, major and planned giving, and Hands on Birmingham. During her time at United Way, Ellyn raised more than $400 million for our community.

During her tenure at United Way, she also served as Senior Vice President of Agency Impact where she led agency relations, allocations, agency review and community impact analysis work.

Ellyn served as Executive Director of Girls Incorporated of Central Alabama (a United Way partner), a position she

held for seven years. She taught special education, has been a community educator, and continues to be an advocate for excellence in the not for profit sector and for its professional leadership.

For over 20 years, she has taught a master level course in nonprofit management at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Master of Public Administration Program. She conducts workshops on several management and leadership topics and often assists smaller nonprofits in strategic planning, governance assessment and program evaluation design. She was named the 2012 William S. Roth Outstanding Fundraising Executive. She is past president of the Council of United Way Executive Directors, a past President of The Women’s Network; a member of Leadership Birmingham

class of 2001, The Rotary Club of Birmingham and Cathedral Church of the Advent. She holds a Master’s Degree in Public Administration and an undergraduate degree in theatre and speech from Furman University. Ellyn has two wonderful children and four fabulous grandchildren.

Special Tribute to Ellyn R. S. Grady, Volunteer Innovator

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Ignite SponsorsCommunity Igniter Sponsor

Volunteer Leader Sponsor

Friends Sponsors

• ARD Logistics• The University of Alabama

at Birmingham

Table Sponsors

Special Thanks to UWCAHands On Birmingham would like to give a special thanks to United Way of Central Alabama for their partnership with IGNITE. The resources provided by United Way of Central Alabama were an integral part in making this event a success!


• AAA of Alabama• America’s First Federal Credit Union• Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Birmingham• Birmingham Business Resource Center• Buffalo Rock Company/Teresa Zúñiga Odom• Central Alabama Labor Federation• Faith Chapel Christian Center• Hands On Birmingham• Junior League of Birmingham• Maggie McDonald• Magna (Kamtek)• Mi Pueblo Supermarket• Nicole Jackson• O’Neal Steel• Samuetta Nesbitt• Skye Connect Incorporated• The Huddle Family• The Patton Firm• The Welch Group• Vulcan Materials Company

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Contact Us to Volunteer205.251.5849 | 3600 8th Ave South | PO BOX 320189 | Birmingham, AL 35232www.handsonbirmingham.org | [email protected]

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