Volunteerism is the foundation upon which so many of Bloomington’s community assets are built. Not only is BUY itself completely dependent on volunteers to do all of it work, many of the other resources available to youth rely on volunteers to make them happen.
Because of these facts, BUY believes it is important to recognize and show appreciation to all of the volunteers who donate countless hours of their time to making Bloomington the great community for youth that it is. This is why every year we host a recognition event to thank our volunteers.
You can help ensure that Bloomington continues to benefit from our volunteers. Nominate volunteers you know so that they get the recognition they deserve. Attend our annual event and hear their inspiring stories. And, the next time you see one of our past awardees, please say “thank you” again on behalf of all of Bloomington for the great work they do.
Here are our past award winners:
| Year | Award Winners | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ellen Berkowitz (JHS) | Jackie Chan (JFK) | |
| 2013 | Noah Nieting (JHS) | Cynthia Kunkel (JHS) | |
| 2012 | Paul Fourniea | ||
| 2011 | Bakhtawar Chaudhary | ||
| 2010 | Joseph Fischer (OGM) | Zach Bury (JFK) | Rachel Berkowitz (TJ) |
| 2009 | Michael Riebel (KHS) | Emily Fischer (OGMS) | |
| 2008 | Alex Pederson (KHS) | ||
| 2007 | Cody Lundeen (OMS) | Katie Larson (KHS), | Tina Wu (JHS) |
| 2005-2006 | Kassie Brown (JHS) | Yahya Chaudhary (KHS) | Ricky Fong (KHS) |
| Year | Award Winners | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | OGM Young Women's Leadership Forum | |
| 2013 | Oak Grove Middle "Pennies for Patients" Student Organizers | |
| 2012 | OEE Student Leadership Team | |
| 2011 | thinkPINKkids Clubs | |
| 2010 | TJ Student Council | |
| 2009 | Box City Vigil Committee | |
| 2008 | Poplar Bridge Elementary R.E.A.C.H. Committee, Max Woodrich and Doug Ellingson (thinkpinkkids) (OMS), Ellie Smith, Kathleen Cameron and Arlo Stafford-Cheetah Theatre (VVMS) | |
| 2007 | St Luke’s Lutheran Teen in Ministry Group and Kennedy Shills USA | |
| 2006 | Bloomington Jefferson Connection | Jefferson Student Council |
| 2004 | Bloomington Youth Coffeehouse Initiative | Tomorrow’s Voices Today (Teen TV show) |
| Year | Award Winnners | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Kelsi Cathers (JHS Volunteer) | Bob Ostrowskii (VVM Volunteer) |
| 2013 | Melissa Riebel | |
| 2012 | Linda Haugen | |
| 2011 | Fred L Lips (JHS) |
| Year | Award Winners | |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Ed Foundation of Bloomington | |
| 2013 | Bloomington Athletic Association (BAA) | |
| 2012 | Bloomington Heritage Days | |
| 2011 | Oasis for Youth | |
| 2010 | Las Charlas | |
| 2009 | Bloomington Noonday Rotary-STRIVE Program Mentors | |
| 2008 | Companies to Classrooms | |
| 2007 | Northwestern Health Science University | |
| 2006 | Bloomington Breakfast Optimist Club | Hope for Tomorrow |
