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2011 AWARD RECIPIENTS
LUCKE AWARD
Kathryn Siebert, Our House of Portland
Kathryn fell into volunteer management 20 years ago when, as a new stay-at-home mom, she became a weekly volunteer at Our House. Serving those affected by HIV/AIDS, this extraordinary organization has evolved significantly over the last two decades. Kathryn has been fortunate enough to have evolved along with it, hired part-time in 1992 and ultimately taking over the volunteer program 14 years ago. Her previous management experience in both corporate and nonprofit environments provided helpful background, but the people captivated her. Hundreds of dedicated volunteers, amazing staff and clients continue to make this the perfect career choice for her. The sense of community connection through service brings true reward, and that is a gift that in her position she is able to share with the world.
INNOVATION AWARD
Katie Hill, Lan Su Chinese Garden
Katie has been involved in volunteer administration since 1989 as a museum educator. In 2002, she started working as a full-time volunteer manager with The Salvation Army and then with Multnomah County Animal Services. Katie has worked for the Lan Su Chinese Garden since 2007 as the Volunteer and Group Tour Manager and has been a member of NOVAA since 2002. It is in her work as Volunteer and Group Tour Manager that Katie made significant changes to the duties and responsibilities of the volunteers at Lan Su, raising their involvement and building their presence that has earned Katie the Innovation Award.
GREGER AWARD
Sara Lewis, Donate Life Northwest
Sara is the Finance and Operations Manager at Donate Life Northwest and the Fiscal Officer on the NOVAA board. She started at Donate Life Northwest as the Volunteer Coordinator in 2001 and quickly became involved with NOVAA, getting her CVA in 2008 and joining the Professional Development Committee. Her work in the field of Volunteer Management began in Panama in 2004, where she served in The Peace Corps as a Regional Volunteer Coordinator. In August of 2008, Sara transitioned to finance at Donate Life Northwest and shortly thereafter began applying these skills to the NOVAA board.
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2010 AWARD RECIPIENTS
LUCKE AWARD
Sarah Harrison
Sarah Harrison was nominated by five of her colleagues—paid staff and volunteers—of Mercy Corps—an unprecedented number of nominations for one person. They told the story of her beginning as a volunteer, becoming a staff member, and growing the program for a handful to hundreds of volunteers annually. As one nominee said, “Sarah has carried the torch for the talents volunteers can offer, and has helped channel support for Mercy Corps into concrete contributions.” Another noted that “the recent Haiti earthquake brought all her skills and talents to the fore.”
GREGER AWARD
Gretchen Jordan
Gretchen Jordan was given the Greger Award honoring her exemplary work through leadership and service to NOVAA and the profession. She was described as “well known among volunteer resource management professionals, not only locally and statewide but also nationally and internationally.” She is the board president of the Association for Leaders in Volunteer Engagement (ALIVE) and a member of the Oregon Committee on Volunteerism. Gretchen has been active in NOVAA for well over a decade, and is a former president. A nominator stated that “her investment in the health, growth and sustainability of NOVAA is substantial and we are a stronger network because of her participation and leadership.”
Sarah Harrison of Mercy Corps International received the coveted Lucke Award, honoring a member’s exemplary work through their vision and leadership in the field of volunteerism and the significance of their contribution to the profession.
LEADERSHIP AWARD
Jackie Eggers
Jackie Eggers received the Leadership Award, which is given to a member of the NOVAA Board of Directors, for her exceptional work with the Professional Development Committee of NOVAA. Under her leadership, the organization has established an Advanced Practitioners Network, encouraged members to seek the international credential of CVA (Certified in Volunteer Administration), and led efforts for those already certified to renew their credential. Jackie was described in nominations as one who collaborates, encourages and empowers others—signs of a true leader.
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