MASON CITY – The 21st Annual Volunteer Recognition Award Banquet was recently held at the MacNider Art Museum Salsbury Room and Shining Star Awards were given to Jennifer Mericle and Tracy Wynn.
This year’s theme was ‘Involve-Mint’. Around 60 volunteers were recognized for their work on behalf of the Volunteer Service Department on various projects including Adopt-A-Street, Adopt-A-Lot, Beautification, Parks, MacNider Museum events, Highland Golf Course, and other special projects including school partnerships, graffiti eradication, tree plantings and administrative assistance, just to name a few.
The Shining Star Award is awarded annually to individuals and teams or businesses that contribute to the needs of the City. It’s through their efforts that others see the commitment and dedication they share with the community. This year’s recipients of the Shining Star Award are Jennifer Mericle and Tracy Wynn. Jennifer volunteers her time at the MacNider Art Museum and Stacy Wynn at the Recreation Department, coaching for many years.
The 2021 Shining Star Team recognition was awarded to the Mutchler family for several projects they did at the Elmwood-St. Joseph Cemetery.
This year’s Rookie of the Year Award winner is Matt Curtis. He is a new volunteer to the City and has volunteered extensive time on the trails and outdoor recreational activities in the community.
The GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award was presented to Bill Stangler for his many years of service to the projects and the volunteer program he supported over the years.
City Council members were present to help celebrate the contributions volunteers make to the city organization. Mayor Bill Schickel gave his appreciation and thanks to the Volunteers, and City staff members assisted in presenting the awards.
The Volunteer Service Department is a department of the City of Mason City, Iowa. The City Volunteer program promotes and coordinates volunteer opportunities within City departments to citizens seeking to enhance the community by donating their time and skills to various municipal projects.
(TOP PHOTO of the event via City of Mason City.)