Marilynn Pelky, center, received the inaugural Marilynn Pelky Lifetime of Volunteerism Award. Pelky is pictured with Kelly Fragassi, executive director of the Volunteer Center of Racine County, and Jim Deibler, right.
Clarissa Garza
Steve Chalmers Sr. received the Veteran Volunteer of the Year award. From left are KellyFragassi, Chalmers, JimDeibler and Matthew Gorbaty.
Clarissa Garza
Barbara Kukla received an award in the Arts and Culture category. From left are Kukla, Kelly Fragassi and Jim Deibler.
Clarissa Garza
Southgate Lodge No. 6 Prince Hall Masons, Racine County's oldest Black fraternal organization, received the Partner Advocate award. From left are Kelly Fragassi, Scott Terry and JimDeibler.
Clarissa Garza
Raymond Ellison of Thelma Orr COP House received the Community Empowerment Award. From left are Ellison, KellyFragassi and JimDeibler.
Clarissa Garza
Sharon Thomas of Lakeside COP House received the Good Neighbor Award. From left are KellyFragassi, Thomas and JimDeibler.
Clarissa Garza
Lori Riffer of United Way of Racine County received the Volunteer Leader Award. From left are KellyFragassi, Riffer and Jim Deibler.
Clarissa Garza
Douglas Faulds of Meals on Wheels received the Health and Human Services Award. From left are Kelly Fragassi, Faulds and JimDeibler.
Clarissa Garza
Aracely Osorio of St. Catherine's High School and Youth Volunteer Corps of Racine received the Youth Volunteer Award. From left are KellyFragassi, Osorio and JimDeibler.
Clarissa Garza
Jerry Wadlington of Southgate Lodge No. 6 Prince Hall Masons, received an award dedicated to residents 55 and older who give back to the community. From left are KellyFragassi, Wadlington and JimDeibler.
RACINE — The Volunteer Center of Racine County recognized community leaders and organizations that have given back to the community during its 22nd annual Volunteer Recognition Luncheon on Friday.
Marilynn Pelky, center, received the inaugural Marilynn Pelky Lifetime of Volunteerism Award. Pelky is pictured with Kelly Fragassi, executive director of the Volunteer Center of Racine County, and Jim Deibler, right.
Southgate Lodge No. 6 Prince Hall Masons, Racine County's oldest Black fraternal organization, received the Partner Advocate award. From left are Kelly Fragassi, Scott Terry and JimDeibler.
Aracely Osorio of St. Catherine's High School and Youth Volunteer Corps of Racine received the Youth Volunteer Award. From left are KellyFragassi, Osorio and JimDeibler.
Jerry Wadlington of Southgate Lodge No. 6 Prince Hall Masons, received an award dedicated to residents 55 and older who give back to the community. From left are KellyFragassi, Wadlington and JimDeibler.