Community Partner & Volunteer Recognition Event

Habitat for Humanity of Utah County held its ninth annual Community Partner & Volunteer recognition event last week. The St. Patrick’s themed event, sponsored by Americas Barter Exchange and its members, included a delicious dinner, Irish dancers, and music. Business partners, supporters, and community volunteers were honored for their outstanding efforts with the local Habitat affiliate over the past year. Special recognition was given to the following:

Builder of the Year: Edge Homes

Subcontractor of the Year: Kenny Seng Construction

Committee Member of the Year: Doris Rusaw

Board Member of the Year: Kelly Palmer

Faith Partner of the Year: St. Mary’s Episcopal Church

Corporate Partner of the Year: Central Bank

Community Supporter of the Year: The Daily Herald

Volunteer of the Year: Paul Richards

Habitat Recycle Partner of the Year: Sherwin-Williams Orem

ReStore Volunteer of the Year: Kiley Hix

ReStore Donor of the Year: MityLite

ReStore Partner of the Year: ScenicView Academy

Volunteer Group of the Year: Response Marketing Group

Employee of the Year: Sara Benedict

Additionally, a special Millard Fuller Award was presented to the Ray and Tye Noorda Family. The Noorda family have been longtime supporters of Habitat for Humanity of Utah County and Habitat for Humanity International and have provided significant financial resources to forward Habitat’s mission. Because of the Noorda’s generosity, the local Habitat affiliate continues to make a great impact in the community and improve the lives of local families in need.

Habitat truly appreciates all those that give of their time and resources to assist us with our local affordable housing mission.