HSAC AWARDS
Learn more about HSAC community recognition awards.
The Human Services Advisory Council strives to recognize outstanding members of our organization, as well as those working on the community, donating their time and energy to improve their community and the lives of those in it.
Each year we host our HSAC Recognition Luncheon in December, ending the year on a positive note!
If you know a person at an HSAC member agency who goes above and beyond to help the community or you know a worthy volunteer, please nominate them for the Arlene Steege Award or the Volunteer of the Year Award by completing one of the forms below. All nominations are due by October 31st.
2022 Award Winners
Volunteer of the Year: Randy Adams, The Salvation Army
Arlene Steege Award: Shawn Miller, New Visions Homeless Services
From Left: Nominator Sara Large of The Salvation Army, Randy Adams, HSAC President Kimberly Kolakowski
HSAC President Kimberly Kolakowski, Shawn Miller, Nominator Brandy Wallar of New Visions Homeless Services
2021 Award Winners
Volunteer of the Year: Bob & Elaine Fenner, Catholic Charities
Arlene Steege Award: Anita Hall, All Care Health Center
Mike Barker Award: Diane McKee; Catholic Charities
Pictured: Bob Fenner with Nominator Diane McKee of Catholic Charities
Pictured from left Anita Hall with nominator Kristen Hendershot of All Care Health Center
Pictured: Diane McKee & Mike Barker
HSAC past Award recipients
Year | Award | Name | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
2023 | Mike Barker Award | Carol Timm | Pottawattamie County Public Health |
2023 | Volunteer of the Year | Inter-Faith Response | Inter-Faith Response |
2023 | Arlene Steege | Amanda McCormick | All Care Health Center |
2022 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | SHAWN MILLER | NEW VISIONS HOMELESS SERVICES |
2022 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | RANDY ADAMS | THE SALVATION ARMY |
2021 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | BOB & ELAINE FENNER | CATHOLIC CHARITIES |
2021 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | ANITAL HALL | ALL CARE HEALTH CENTER |
2021 | MIKE BARKER AWARD | DIANE MCKEE | CATHOLIC CHARITIES |
2020 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | DR. THOMAS SCHIERBROCK, DDS | CHILDREN'S SQUARE USA |
2020 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | TERRI WILSON | CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGING |
2019 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | ROBERT NEUMANN | CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGING |
2019 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | RONDA NEWMAN | PROJECT EVERLAST |
2019 | MIKE BARKER AWARD | MAJOR DONNA MILLER | THE SALVATION ARMY |
2018 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | LINDA ADAMS | THE SALVATION ARMY |
2018 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | JEANNA BULL | CONNECTIONS AREA AGENCY ON AGING |
2018 | MIKE BARKER AWARD | FRANK GREISE | THE LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY |
2017 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | BEVERLY WHITEAKER | IOWA LEGAL AID |
2017 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | CATHY JAGER | WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION |
2016 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | WENDY PUNTENEY | JUNTOS |
2016 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | SOFIA SANDOVAL | CENTRO LATINO |
2015 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | DAVE & SHERI SMITH | TRAILBLAZERS |
2015 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | JANICE WRIGHT | FAMILY, INC |
2015 | MIKE BARKER AWARD | MOLLY CUMMINGS | WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION |
2014 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | CHRISTINE RITTER | VITA |
2014 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | SHAUNTEL NUTILE | WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION |
2014 | MIKE BARKER AWARD | MIKE BARKER | CHILDREN'S SQUARE USA |
2013 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | ROGER CARLON | CHILDREN'S SQUARE USA |
2013 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | MARY O'NEILL | HEARTLAND FAMILY SERVICE |
2012 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | LEOLA POPPEN | SOUTHWEST 8 SENIOR SERVICES |
2012 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | MARSHA GRANDICK | STARS SCHOLARSHIP |
2011 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | DAVID CLAYTON | CASA |
2011 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | WENDAY SORESEN | WEST CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION |
2010 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | KAY EICH | HOSPICE OF SOUTHWEST IOWA |
2010 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | KELLY BUTTS | SOUTHWEST 8 SENIOR SERVICES |
2009 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | MICHELLE WALLACE | IN JESUS' NAME SERVICES |
2009 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | BILL RICKETTS | IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE |
2008 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | HAZEL SUITER | MICAH HOUSE |
2008 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | LEE HEITHOFF | IOWA LEGAL AID |
2007 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | DAVE & SHERI SMITH | TRAILBLAZERS |
2007 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | CHRISTY SOLOMON | LEAGUE OF HUMAN DIGNITY |
2006 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | JOANN GOHLINGHORST | CHILDREN'S SQUARE USA |
2006 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | NANCY SCHULTZ | BETHANY LUTHERAN HOME |
2005 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | CAROL HALLGREN | PRESBETERIAN OUTREACH |
2005 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | DIANE MCKEE | CATHOLIC CHARITIES |
2004 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | JACK & MARGE BIGLEY | RED CROSS |
2004 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | CAROL JOHNSON | LOESS HILLS AEA |
2003 | VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR | BEN & RUTH UDEN | SOUTHWEST 8 SENIOR SERVICES |
2003 | ARLENE STEEGE AWARD | MARTI NERENSTON | IOWA LEGAL AID |