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Serve Michigan Update
A program of the ConnectMichigan Alliance and the Michigan Nonprofit Association
Special Report
April 4, 2007
Serve Michigan is pleased to announce the winners of the 2007 Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards.
- Representative Steve Tobocman (D-Detroit) - Volunteer Spirit Award for outstanding leadership in advocacy of organizations that support volunteers in Michigan
- Senator Mark Jansen (R-Grand Rapids) - National Service Award for outstanding leadership and advocacy of national service in Michigan
- Kathleen Straus (D-Detroit) - Service Educator Award for dedication to advancing service-learning throughout Michigan’s education community
- Senator Wayne Kuipers (R-Holland) - Generation Award for steadfast commitment to volunteers who seek to engage seniors in service to others
- Representative Brenda Clack (D-Flint) - Mentor Award for exemplary leadership in promoting and supporting mentoring by Michigan citizens
- Senator Gerald Van Woerkom (R-Norton Shores) - Servant Leadership Award for life-long dedication to citizen service and for outstanding leadership in advancing service, volunteerism and civic engagement in Michigan
The 2007 Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards were presented at Celebrating Volunteerism, Serve Michigan's annual celebration of Michigan Volunteer Week.
Celebrating Volunteerism 2007 took place on Wednesday, April 18th, from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the Michigan Capitol Building in Lansing. In addition to the presentation of the Michigan Volunteer Champion Awards, the program included highlights of remarkable volunteer stories.
Celebrating Volunteerism attracted over 150 volunteers from around the state who came together to celebrate the impact of volunteerism on our state and communities.