Awards | Annual Report 2021
ORDER OF THE RED TRIANGLE
Each year, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads recognizes a volunteer who has made an outstanding and lasting impact on our community through their service to the Y, and inducts that volunteer into the Order of the Red Triangle—our highest honor. For 2021, we presented that award to Kathy Abshire, who has served as a YMCA volunteer for over 12 years, currently serving as Treasurer of our volunteer Board of Directors. We are honored and so grateful that Kathy has given freely of her time to help make our YMCA sustainable in our community.
Read the Resolution Award Presentation
Each year, the YMCA of South Hampton Roads recognizes a volunteer who has made an outstanding and lasting impact on our community through their service to the Y, and inducts that volunteer into the Order of the Red Triangle—our highest honor. For 2021, we presented that award to Kathy Abshire, who has served as a YMCA volunteer for over 12 years, currently serving as Treasurer of our volunteer Board of Directors. We are honored and so grateful that Kathy has given freely of her time to help make our YMCA sustainable in our community.
Read the Resolution Award Presentation
Volunteer Service Awards
In 2021, our volunteers helped out at blood drives, packed turkey dinners for the holidays, gathered gifts and school supplies for local kids and even built bicycles to help keep kids active. Whether you’re a coach, board member, or caring member of the community, our honored recipients of the 2021 Volunteer Service Awards are celebrated tonight for being the hearts and souls of the Y. It’s our hope that this recognition of leadership and selflessness will inspire others to become changemakers, realizing that one person can truly make a powerful difference.
Jeff Carter
Albemarle Family YMCA
For his thoughtful leadership and board development work
Kalyn & Kittrell Fluker
Blocker Norfolk Family YMCA
For their over 900 service hours dedicated to coaching, fundraising & youth programs
Sue Marshall
Currituck Family YMCA
For her commitment to creating a healthier community through water exercise
Nick Chuquin
Eastern Shore Family YMCA
For his outstanding service to community and tireless advocacy, for all
Vernon Williams
Effingham Street Family YMCA
For his servant heart, philanthropic efforts and love for his community
Brady Dunn
First Tee — Hampton Roads
For his excellence in service to youth, helpfulness & positivity
AJ Kelleher
Great Bridge/Hickory Family YMCA
For her selfless work to feed our community, gather school supplies & philanthropic heart
Kelsey Equils
Greenbrier Family YMCA
For her contagious positive customer service & attitude
Roxane Edgerton
Greenbrier North YMCA Wellness & Racquetball Center
For her passion & leadership in bringing Power Scholars Academy to 1300 students
Chip Ford
Hilltop Family YMCA
For his consistent, enthusiastic & strong leadership over many years
Cindy Meier
Indian River Family YMCA
For her selfless Togetherhood work & 10 years of Board of Managers service
Justin Sumblin
James L. Camp Jr. Family YMCA
For his creativity & contagious enthusiasm in all he does for the Y
David Hardemon
Mt. Trashmore Family YMCA
For his coaching, mentorship & teamwork mentality
Bruce Bradley
Northampton County YMCA
For his stellar fundraising efforts, humble leadership & commitment to community
Dave Shufflebarger
Outer Banks Family YMCA
For his expert leadership in fundraising, grant making & employee recognition
Michael Kelly
Princess Anne Family YMCA
For the dedication & time he takes teaching & leading all he comes in contact with
Suffolk Chapter of the Links, Incorporated
Suffolk Family YMCA
For their dedication to ensuring all kids have access to life-saving swim lessons
Lori Morgan
Taylor Bend Family YMCA
For her thoughtful projects that uplift, encourage & serve others
Phil Howard
YMCA at JT's Camp Grom
For his passion to serve, lead and partner—with a smile
Dr. Joanne Lapetina
YMCA Camp Silver Beach
For her compassionate care of all campers in CSB’s clinic for many years
Eddie Carroll
YMCA of Portsmouth
For his excellence & dedication to youth sports & those he coaches
Neil Smiley
YMCA of South Boston/Halifax County
Stan Ayscue
YMCA on Granby
For his community outreach, work ethic & board development efforts
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE AWARD
This annual award is presented to a YMCA of South Hampton Roads employee who uses the Y’s mission, cause and brand to guide and shape his/her decisions, actions and communications in order to fulfill the Y’s promise to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We're happy to honor this year's recipient, Samantha Wills, who has taken service above self to the highest level and reminds us all what servant leadership really means.
Award Presentation
This annual award is presented to a YMCA of South Hampton Roads employee who uses the Y’s mission, cause and brand to guide and shape his/her decisions, actions and communications in order to fulfill the Y’s promise to strengthen community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We're happy to honor this year's recipient, Samantha Wills, who has taken service above self to the highest level and reminds us all what servant leadership really means.
Award Presentation
Retiring Board Members
We're so thankful for and want to recognize Joe Kennedy, Jim Dille, John Padgett, and Ruth Jones Nichols for over 70 collective years of volunteer service to the community.