Programs
2024 Volunteer Recognition Program
Organized by the Macomb County Board of Commissioners, this program pays tribute to those who have generously contributed their time and energy to make a lasting, positive impact on their community. Through their inspirational endeavors and invaluable services these volunteers promote unity and resilience among the residents of Macomb County. Each year, Commissioners select publicly nominated individuals who have made exceptional contributions to Macomb County. These nominees are acknowledged for their generosity, commitment, and dedication of their time. In addition to the district awards, the Older Adult Advisory Committee bestows the Senior Volunteer of the Year award to a distinguished senior volunteer who has made a significant impact in the senior community.
This year, in celebration of “National Volunteer Recognition Month” in April, the Board of Commissioners honored outstanding volunteers who reside in, or whose volunteer efforts benefit, Macomb County at the 35th annual Volunteer Recognition Program ceremony on May 21, 2024.
2024 Volunteer Recognition Reception Recap
The exceptional stories of Macomb County’s most devoted volunteers were celebrated at the 2024 Macomb County Volunteer Recognition Reception, held at the Italian American Cultural Society. This was the 35th year for the Macomb County Volunteer of the Year Program. This program takes place annually in the Spring, in conjunction with National Volunteer Month.
The 2024 Outstanding Volunteers are as follows:
District 1 (Chair Don Brown)
- Tony Vogel – Samaritan House
- Rich Morian – Shelby Township Golden K/Kiwanis
District 2 (Commissioner Phil Kraft)
- Frances Peete – New Haven Food Pantry
- Maureen Lietz – Sparkle Network
District 3 (Commissioner Sylvia Grot)
- John Myroniuk – American Legion Post 351
- Cheryl Sypniewski – Shelby Township Parks & Rec and Garden Club
District 4 (Commissioner Joe Sabatini)
- John Wilson – Shelby Township Senior Center
- Mary Tasevski – Macomb Township Little League
District 5 (Commissioner Don VanSyckel)
- Stacy Bahri – Chaldean Community Foundation
- Kelley LaBonty – Detroit Animal Welfare Group (DAWG)
District 6 (Commissioner Joseph V. Romano)
- Thomasina Soeder – Cross Lutheran Church
- Kaitlyn Johns – Warren Concert Band
District 7 (Commissioner James M. Perna)
- Michele Vitale – Henry Ford Macomb
- Dick Grabowski – St. Michael’s Conference of Society of St. Vincent de Paul
District 8 (Commissioner Antoinette Wallace)
- Beverly Bishop – Erin Grove Cemetery Association
- Marlyn Weiss – Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan’s Senior Outreach Program
District 9 (Commissioner Barbara Zinner)
- Patricia Carrier – St. Vincent de Paul (St. Hubert’s) and St. Hubert’s Food Pantry
- Cindy Frink – Huron-Clinton Metroparks
District 10 (Vice Chair Harold L. Haugh)
- Margaret Rollinger – Fraser First Booster Club
- Vania Apps – Roseville Optimist Club
District 11 (Commissioner Gus Ghanam)
- Thomas Torrento – Knights of Columbus
- Majorie Racine – Blessings in a Backpack, Warren Consolidated Schools
District 12 (Commissioner Michelle Nard)
- Theresa Cicilian – Girl Scouts
- Raymond Deloatch – Friend of the Father Foundation
District 13 (Commissioner Sarah Lucido)
- Randell Shafer – Veterans of Foreign Wars
- Harvey Curley – Macomb County Rotating Emergency Shelter Team (MCREST)
Senior Volunteer of the Year
- Dick Grabowski
