Volunteer Appreciation Awards!
Gabbie Nicoletta
Hello wonderful volunteers!
We hope you enjoyed some of the celebrations we had for Volunteer Appreciation Week!
First, since not everyone has social media, we wanted to share this "Thank You" video that will be posted later this evening, created by Jeff Cummings! Just click this link to view:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fbIrNFYNQJHrnMlWJtrJL34cTUBillYD/view?usp=drive_link
Second, to close out the week, we wanted to announce our 2024 volunteer of the year, in addition to other special awards and anniversaries! Lisa and I will send out awards and certificates to each recipient individually so please stay tuned for those to arrive in the next few days.
Our 2024 Volunteer of the Year is: Annette Leckie!
Annette has contributed a great deal to NMLC and has put a huge effort, focus and dedication into her volunteer role. She consistently supports our mission and is always willing to lend a hand whenever and wherever needed. She is passionate about growing her skills, taking on new challenges and learning more and more about the patients we care for!
Special Awards:
Highest Number of Hours worked (Top 3): Mike McGerigle, Meghan Wells, Chelsea Peck
"Native Turtle Superstar": Brianna Anderson
For exceptional care and consideration for our Eastern Box Turtles, Daisy and Victor.
"Badass Ambassador": Lynda Warren
For always promoting NMLC, staying in tune with the organizational operations and unwavering support of our mission.
"Master Chef": Donna Shaw
For excellence in the preparation and careful crafting of fish gruel in the kitchen.
"Going the Extra Mile": Abbey Mitchell and Meghan Wells
For consistently going above and beyond, helping out on extra shifts and keeping things running.
"Amazing Admin": Ellie Snow
For all of your tireless efforts and amazing talents in the front office.
"Cleaning Superstar": Paula Boutin
For your attention to detail and willingness to clean up even the dirtiest of messes in the hospital.
"Seal Wrangler": Maeve Brown
For super strength and skills to conquer our slippery seals.
"Seal-Casso": Julia Studley
For keeping us smiling with your wonderful and creative seal art.
"Role Model of the Year": Ava McLeod
For being an outstanding member of the community, resembling a dedicated and reliable volunteer who is always willing to lend a hand.
"Consistent Seal of Approval": Will Gauvin
For your consistency and reliability in your volunteer role, showing up for your crew and our patients.
"Daring to Dive Right In": Scooter Holcombe and Elijah DaSilva
For your willingness to jump into high gear with learning and training, and to help however needed. Not shying away from even the most challenging of tasks.
"Mr. Fix-It": Mike McGerigle
For building, fixing and maintaining it all! We are so appreciative of your willingness to tackle the WIDE range of facilities projects we have!
"Greatest Cameraman": Jeff Cummings
For your dedication to making our mission shine through your videos. Thank you for making the patients (and us 🙂) look our best!
"Water Quality Guru": Len Boutin
For your consistency and detailed work in maintenance and water quality testing, and for keeping those coliforms in check each week.
"Dynamic Duo": Michael Briggs and Meagan Melville, Bill Dumas and Laurel Holmes, Amanda Alig and Maeve Brown
For your unwavering positive energy, commitment to your shift and hard-working dynamic.
Anniversaries:
If we haven't said it enough, we are so incredibly appreciative and continually inspired by the dedication and contributions made by all of our volunteers. NMLC would not be successful and couldn't continue in our mission without all of you!
Thank you, so so much!
Gabbie and Lisa, and the NMLC Team