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.
Happy Holidays 2025
2024 Arlene Steege Award
2024 Mike Barker Award
2024 Volunteer Award
Our 1st Annual Ugly Sweater Contest was a success!
2023 Award Winners
Volunteer of the Year: Inter-Faith Response
Arlene Steege: Amanda McCormick, All Care Health Center
Mike Barker Award: Carol Timm, Pottawattamie County Public Health
HSAC past Award recipients
Year | Award | Name | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|
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 |