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Shepherd of the Valley honors volunteers at Valley Legacy Awards
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Rev. E. Richard Bowen (left) and Diana Bauman smiled together as they enjoyed the Shepherd of the Valley’s 8th annual Legacy Award luncheon Oct. 11.
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Shepherd of the Valley Legacy Award nominee, Ann Grhim (center), was excited to enjoy the event with her family, which included her daughter, Carolyn McKinney (left) and granddaughter, Brittney McKinney, Oct. 11..
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Neighbors | Eartha Terrell.Legacy Award emcee and WFMJ co-anchor, Leslie Barren, thanked nominees for their community service and hard work Oct. 11.
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Jean Potashnik (left), Ginnie Baran (center) and Roselyn Gadd were excited to celebrate community service during Shepherd of the Valley's 8th annual Legacy Award luncheon Oct. 11.
By EARTHA TERRELL
Shepherd of the Valley honored local community members and organizations for their volunteerism during the facility’s eighth annual Valley Legacy Awards at the Avion on the Water Oct. 11.
“We think the Legacy Awards are important because there are so many people that have done so much and no one is saying thank you. It’s just inspirational and positive. With all the things that are happening these days, something like this can give you faith and I think for me in doing this over the years, it has been very enriching. You find out what things people do and I just feel honored,” said Lynn Miller, corporate marketing director.
The event focused on individuals from all walks of life, who have used their talents from dancing to sewing to impact the lives of others. Some nominees were simply thankful to be nominated and were happy to give back. Retired nurse Anna Grhim felt giving back to others was her responsibility and urged others to do the same.
“I feel honored that my granddaughter nominated me. I’ve just always seemed to help others. If I’m able to do it, then I’ll do it. We were all put here for a purpose and I feel like helping others is mine. You look around and see you’ve been blessed and if you have, then I believe you should share with others,” Grhim said.