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Recipients of Volunteer Service Awards recognized

At their June 21 meeting, the County’s Board of Commissioners recognized Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients for 2021. Honored with Resolutions of Recognition and Appreciation for their service in Granville County were Roxanne Blackburn (Rescue Coordinator, Granville County Animal Shelter), Mary Elliott (volunteer with Area Congregations in Ministry – ACIM) and Jerry Broyal (St. Stephens Episcopal Church/Murdoch Development Center).

 

Nominated by the County’s Animal Services Director Matt Katz, Blackburn serves as the main contact for shelter animal rescue groups, as well as assisting with fundraising efforts, rabies clinics, adoption events and kitten foster training. In addition, she monitors and manages a Facebook page for “Granville County Animal Shelter Friends,” which includes pet adoptions, rescues, and efforts to re-unite lost and found pets with their owners. Through her efforts, more than 1,100 dogs and cats were placed with rescue groups in 2020. Blackburn is also among a distinguished group of eight (8) Granville County volunteers previously honored with the Medallion Award, which recognizes the “top 20” volunteers from across the state. 

 

Elliott was honored for her work with ACIM, the local food pantry, where she has found a fulfilling role since her retirement. Through her volunteer service she has stocked shelves, filled shopping carts for clients and helps in any area needed. She now manages the bread/deli/dessert inventory, working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. 

 

Recognized for his volunteer service to the Murdoch Developmental Center, Broyal works with other volunteers of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in providing games, activities and snacks for the residents of Royall Cottage. When COVID-19 restrictions were put into place, Broyal continued to ensure that the cottage residents received a birthday gift on their special day, as well as ensuring that each had a Christmas gift.

 

Along with a County Resolution, each award recipient was presented with a pin and letter of appreciation signed by N.C. Governor Roy Cooper, as well as a coin commemorating Granville County’s 275th Anniversary. Board Chair Sue Hinman made the presentations on behalf of the Board. 

 

Nominations for the Governor’s Service Award 2022 will be open in September of this year. For more details, please click here.

 

 

 

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