Davidson County Senior Services Celebrates Volunteers at Annual Banquet
Lexington, NC — Davidson County Senior Services proudly recognized the outstanding contributions of its volunteers during the annual Volunteer Banquet held April 23 at Holland Brooks Event Center.
The event honored the dedication and impact of the program’s 474 active volunteers, who collectively contributed 19,969 hours of service over the past year, representing an estimated $454,000 value to Davidson County. These volunteers play a vital role in supporting older adults through programs such as Meals on Wheels, senior centers, and transportation services, helping individuals remain independent and connected to the community.
Guest speaker and Chair of the Davidson County Board of Commissioners, Karen Watford, highlighted the dedication and impact of volunteers, sharing appreciation for their commitment to Senior Services and the older adults of Davidson County.
Nancy Estep, Chair of the Senior Services Advisory Board, presented volunteer awards to individuals recognized for their exceptional service and commitment. The following individuals received a medal, certificate, and pin for serving over 100 hours during the year:
Joyce Roy, Genevieve Allen, Jesse Conner, Melinda Hartley, Wanda Simmons, Steven Keltz, Nena Renfrew, Gina Bourne, Robert Hale, Linda Sprinkle, Lannie Linkous, Charles Nagy, Bonnie McDonald, Cindy Bailey, Ron Bailey, Terry Snider, Judy Maxwell, Joy Gallimore, and Audrey Hunt.
Additional individuals who served more than 100 hours but received their medal, certificate, and pin in a previous year were:
Tammie Craver, Bettie Lineberger, Joseph Lowery, Pamela Lowery, David Craver, Jill Mathis, Linda Trogdon, Dianna Brafford, Ricky Lomax, Deborah Wall, Linda Ray, Linda Barker, David Kamienski, and Stephanie Shoaf.
Special recognition was also given to volunteers who have dedicated 20 years or more of service to Davidson County Senior Services:
Ruth Fine, Barbara Alley, Dennis Ford, Janie Walser, Dennis Anthony, Sherry Koontz, Adelia Horton, Betty Pardue, Dwight Cartner, Linda Ross, and Ronnie Hartman.
The highest honor, Volunteer of the Year, was awarded to Rebecca Moser for her outstanding commitment to serving older adults and strengthening the community through her volunteer work.
Guests enjoyed musical selections from the Davidson County Senior Chorus, adding to the celebratory atmosphere of the evening.
Special guests in attendance included Ms. Senior Davidson County Jean Thompson, members of the Senior Services Advisory Board, and Karen Watford, who also serves as Vice Chair of the Senior Services Advisory Board.
“Volunteers are the heart of everything we do,” said Thessia Everhart-Roberts, Senior Services Director. “Their time, compassion, and dedication allow us to serve more seniors and strengthen our community in meaningful ways.”
Davidson County Senior Services extends its sincere gratitude to all volunteers for their continued service and support of older adults throughout the county.
