JUDGE SUSAN L. DOBRICH VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AWARD FOR CASS COUNTY

In partnership with United Way, the McLoughlin Family Foundation created this award to recognize Judge Dobrich’s leadership in Cass County and to honor other leaders like her in that community. In 1995 Judge Dobrich founded the Court Appointed Special Advocate program in Cass County to give children a voice in abuse and neglect matters.

This prestigious lifetime achievement award is presented to one volunteer in Cass County, Michigan who demonstrates:

• More than eight years of long-standing volunteer contributions in Cass County;

• Diversity of volunteer experience with multiple organizations or a significant contribution to a single organization;

• Various levels of volunteer experience including teamwork, physical, clerical and/or leadership.

For the winner of this great honor, $3,500 will be donated to a nonprofit that serves Cass County residents—the winner will choose from a list of agencies or organizations that serve Cass County. The monetary portion of this award is being provided by the McLoughlin Family Foundation.

If your nominee is chosen to proceed to the final round, you will be notified and asked to submit at least one letter of recommendation.

Nominations MUST be done by a member of a local organization.  Self-nominations are not permitted for this award. 

We ask that you upload a picture of your nominee that we can use for publicity reasons should your nominee win. 

MARGARET B. UPTON VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP AWARD

This prestigious lifetime achievement award is presented to one volunteer in Berrien County, Michigan who demonstrates:

• More than 10 years of long-standing volunteer contributions in Berrien County;

• Diversity of volunteer experience with multiple organizations or a significant contribution to a single organization;

• Teamwork and leadership experience;

• Various levels of volunteer experience including physical, clerical and/or service at the board level.

For the winner of this great honor, $5,000 will be donated to the nonprofit organization of their choice.  The monetary portion of this award is being provided by the provided by the Frederick S. Upton Foundation.

If your nominee is chosen to proceed to the final round, you will be notified and asked to submit at least one letter of recommendation.

Nominations MUST be done by a member of a local organization.  Self-nominations are not permitted for this award. 

We ask that you upload a picture of your nominee that we can use for publicity reasons should your nominee win. 

VOLUNTEER UNITED YOUTH SCHOLARSHIPS

Winning youth volunteers will demonstrate a commitment to volunteerism through Creativity, Dedication, and Advocacy for Community Improvement. One winner will be chosen from Berrien County, one will be chosen from Cass County, and one will be chosen from Van Buren County. (Applicants must either live in or attend school in one of the three counties.)

Each winner will receive a $1,000 scholarship made out to their college, university, trade school, or institution of higher learning that offers post-secondary credentials. Only current high school seniors are eligible to apply.