Yesterday we celebrated friend and colleague Carlos Fernandez with our community’s top honor for volunteerism - the Joe Bonansinga Award. His selfless service across all sectors of the nonprofit industry is a shining example of community betterment. Among many credits, Carlos has served on the Arts Quincy board of directors and on several other arts boards. He is probably best known for his work organizing and running the Great River Honor Flight.
I was the 2022 honoree for this award, and am still humbled by the recognition. It was an inspiration to take this photo with Carlos and the other past winners who attended yesterday as we all believe in the ideals of service, volunteerism and inspiring others to dream a little bigger for our community.
Past honorees in attendance (from left to right) Paul Brown (2016), Chuck Scholz (2005), Mike Klingner (2014), Signe Oakley (2003), Laura Sievert (2022), Phil Conover (2020), Carlos Fernandez (2024). Not pictured is Mike Elbe (2018).
Thanks to the Rotary Club of Quincy and United Way of Adams County, IL for your promotion of volunteerism and this celebration.
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