Ronald McDonald House recognizes community leaders
The Ronald McDonald House of Northwest Florida held its annual open house on Dec. 6 to formally recognize several community leaders for their outstanding commitments to the charity.
“Nearly 7,000 service hours were dedicated to the Ronald McDonald House this year, which is valued at approximately $120,000,” said Executive Director, Andrea Farage.
Donated services included house maintenance, meal donations, fundraising and many more vital tasks.
The Ronald McDonald House is proud to announce the following businesses, volunteer groups, board members, and other outstanding individuals for their exemplary service to others:
·Board Member of the Year: Bill Massey
·Business Partner of the Year: Varona’s
·Staff Member of the Year: Leslie Storti
·McDonald’s Owner-Operator of the Year: Mike & Kathy Wright
·Extraordinary Contributor: Costa Enterprises
·Trusted Service Providers: Bob Brown Heating, AC & Refrigeration, Inc., Deale Plumbing, Business Communications & Data, LLC John Bartoszewicz, Scott Gilbert, Joe Schmo the Lock Pro
·Bay County Volunteer of the Year: Diane Kortz
·Bay County Volunteer Group of the Year: Lynn Haven Rotary
·Okaloosa/Walton County Volunteer of the Year: Kellyanne Bartleson
·Okaloosa/Walton County Volunteer Group of the Year: San Gelato Café
·Volunteer of the Year: Quinton Williams
·Volunteer Group of the Year: Gulf Power Transformers
·Military Volunteer Group of the Year: Airforce Top 3
·Fundraising Volunteer of the Year: Victoria Burton