Metro New York North Celebrates Volunteers

On March 4th 2017, our Metro NY North Chapter kicked off Red Cross Month by recognizing the wonderful efforts of volunteers throughout the area. Our annual Volunteer Recognition Event honored those who have displayed an outstanding commitment to the Red Cross mission. Of those in attendance, more than 15 volunteers/partner organizations were recognized for their selfless contributions.

See our award winners below and click here for photos from the event. 

Disaster Health Services Award

Eli Russ


Disaster Mental Health Award
Desire Diaz (not pictured) 





The Blood Services Award
Norman Krieger


Disaster Cycle Service Award
Michael Heyert



Home Fire Award



Dennis Colin

Community Preparedness Award

Rick and Nancy Stein

The Support Services Award

Maryann Russello

The Good Neighbor Award

Anthem, Inc.

The Corporate Partnership Award

Nestle Waters

Preparedness Health and Safety Award

Madeline Liongson

Emerging Leader Award

Lori Galen

Gene Malkis Tribute Award 

The Malkis Family


Service to the Armed Forces Award

Liz Clark

The American Red Cross Pet Therapy Award

Susan Henson (left) and Douglas

Leadership Award

Debora Bausenwein

Katherine Knapp Award

Tom Garnett

The Clara Barton Volunteer Leadership Award

JJ Finn