Judy Snow

GARDEN CITY, IDAHO

Judy Snow is a dynamic go-getter when it comes to protecting pollinators. She was instrumental in creating the first Bee City-USA in the state, right here in Garden City, Idaho. Along with her husband Jim and members of the Chinden Gardener’s Club, they have transformed a little used plot of land outside of City Hall into a thriving, educational, and beautiful space for our residents. Her perseverance and passion for protecting pollinators is an inspiration to others.

Mayor Sean Coletti

AMMON, IDAHO

"Going the 'Extra Mile' means that you work for a greater good than just your own, and see the importance and value of helping others rise above their conditions.

Those that go the extra mile do not give up when they are tired, hungry, or suffering, because they are not serving for themselves. They are serving for others."

Jakavious & Natasha Pickett - Pastor & First Lady of Praise Temple of Biloxi Church

BILOXI, MISSISSIPPI

Pastor Jakavious and First Lady Natasha Pickett of the East Biloxi Community lead by the extra mile example. Their church, Praise Temple of Biloxi, offers a free food pantry that distributes canned goods, dry food and fresh fruits and vegetables to those in need within the community.

They also do numerous outreach ministries to help the community such as their annual Community Empowerment Festival. Every year at this festival, which is held in the heart of East Biloxi, they have a grocery giveaway where they give thousands of pounds of groceries, serve hot lunch, have games and information booths for the public as well as a winter clothes giveaway.

Mayor Robert Uribe

DOUGLAS, ARIZONA

“Anyone who is creatively engaging and dedicating their time to the betterment of Douglas has made it their commitment to Live, Love and Lift Douglas.

This action by our extra mile leaders makes Douglas the Greatest Border community in the State of Arizona. Thank you for going the extra mile.”

Wanda Butts

Toledo, Ohio

Wanda Butts in Toledo founded The Josh Project in memory of John-Joshua Butts (Josh) who never had a swimming lesson, could not swim and drowned at the age of 16 on August 6, 2006.

The Josh Project has been serving the Toledo area for more than seven years. The organization prides itself on providing affordable swimming lessons and water safety education to children and their families to prevent drowning and other water related injury.

Mike Jarvis

Barre City, Vermont

Shari Keyes

GARDEN CITY, IDAHO

Shari Keyes has volunteered for the Garden City Public Library Foundation for over 5 years. She has donated more than 1,000 hours of her time and was integral in the fundraising and development of the Library’s $180,000 courtyard and amphitheater, and she was a key player in the restructuring of the Foundation’s fundraising strategy. Thanks to her efforts, the Foundation has increased their annual contribution to the Library from a historical $50,000 a year to $94,000 per year.

These funds allow the Bells for Books program to bring books to 1,000 Garden City kids who are unable to access the Library.They also allow the Library to host over 600 programs annually, with over 15,000 attendees. Shari Keys has left her footprint in Garden City, and we could not be more grateful.

Thom Lauzon

Barre City, Vermont

Barre Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program

Barre City, Vermont

Every year volunteers from the Barre Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) spread out through the community to offer their free services helping people file their taxes. Last year, with the help of nearly 45 volunteers located throughout central Vermont, VITA helped more than 1,700 people access more than $1.8 million in refunds and credits due them! Clients received renter rebates, property tax prebates and other refunds, helping their bottom line, and volunteers speak of the satisfaction from helping people get the refunds and rebates they deserve.

Steve Kinsey

Farmington, New Mexico

Steve Kinsey is an outstanding member in our community of Farmington, NM that continuously gives back to our local youth. On top of running countless soccer practices, he is organizing indoor soccer camps in the winter, spring camps, and summer camps to share his love and passion for soccer with hundreds of kids.

He invites all teams to practice at Hermosa Middle School, works with all ages, and volunteers to help coach teams that do not have coaches. He has made a huge impact in the community and emphasizes the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and giving 100% effort in all that you do.

Laurel Schneider

Hamden, Connecticut

Laurel Schneider began volunteering at Keefe community Center in March 2016 and has since performed over 100 hours of volunteer service. Laurel holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication and has worked in Project Planning and Contracts Administration and wanted to give back to the community. She has performed administrative duties, assisted with food pantry distribution, and assisted in the computer lab with Hamden Youth Services and Community Services. Laurel recently accepted a part-time position as Job Developer with the Hamden Adult Education Pathways to Work Program and also continues as a volunteer.

Kimberley Knox

Maryland, Edmonston

Mayor Gant recognizing Kimberley Knox for her over 1,000 hours of volunteerism.

End Time Harvest Ministries

Maryland, Edmonston

The Town of Edmonston has participated in the “Extra Mile Day” for several years. This year in recognition of “Extra Mile Day”, Mayor Tracy Farrish Gant hosted a reception to recognize the many volunteers that help and assist our community. The Town recognized 16 volunteers that had provided over 4,000 hours of community volunteerism. In addition, Mayor Gant recognized one church and four businesses for going “the extra mile”. The pictures show youth volunteers from End Time Harvest Ministries and Mayor Gant recogning Kimberley Knox for her over 1,000 hours of volunteerism.

Johanna Hoffman

SACO, MAINE

Johanna Hoffman was the president of Saco Spirit, now known as Saco Main Street for many years. President does not begin to describe her involvement in ensuring downtown revitalization, promoting the arts, promoting historic preservation, and other civic projects. In addition to the work with Saco Spirit, Johanna was the chair of the city’s Historic Preservation Commission for many years and was instrumental in the creation of the Riverwalk trail in our downtown. Johanna’s dedication to our downtown is unparalleled and very much appreciated by all members of the community!

Rick Bannister

Westerville, Ohio

Rick Bannister formed “Neighborhood Bridges” in Westerville. This charity organization is about caring for people in the Westerville community. Neighborhood Bridges identifies specific needs in the community…..then fills them!

Joe Jarrell

Weston, West Virginia

Joe Jarrell has turned a corner lot in Weston into the sweetest little pocket park that is used by a number of community groups throughout the year. He built a water house, four benches with a brick exterior path around it…he has kept the park mowed for years as well as putting flowers out in the center flower bed every year.

William Johnson

Saco, Maine

William “Bill” Johnson has served our community as a City Councilor, Mayor, Mayor Emeritus, and as a volunteer on countless community boards and organizations. Bill was instrumental in the creation of Saco Spirit, now known as Saco Main Street, an organization that has been an essential and critical player in continuing the success of our downtown. Bill has also dedicated a large portion of his life to ensuring that educational opportunities continue to be available to Saco students as well as Maine students pursuing a college education. Saco is the wonderful community it is today largely because of Bill’s efforts and commitment to the community.

Sheila Sayre and Fay Bell

Weston, West Virginia

Weston residents Sheila Sayre and Fay Bell, of the local beauty shop, have taken on the responsibility as volunteers to keep up the flower planters in town from repainting yearly to creating Christmas displays on them during the holiday season. Sheila is able to get volunteers and contributions to make our pretty little town.

Sandy Shaw

Saco, Maine

Sandy has dedicated a large part of her life to making Saco a welcoming and thriving community. She has served on the School Union 6 Board, Planning Board, and more than 23 years as a member of our Conservation Commission working tirelessly to protect our environment for the benefit of future generations. Sandy has been an integral member of our community and we appreciate all of her contributions.

Connie and John Riffle

Weston, West Virginia

Connie and John Riffle took a field of grass, once an old playground where they played as youngsters, into a popular and well attended community park. The local hospital provided some grant money, but the effort has been made possible by their volunteerism and contributions from the entire community which includes lots of playground equipment.

Kris Pavek

Barre City, Vermont

After 13 years working in behavior management in the Barre school system, Kris came back to the school as a full-time volunteer in the school garden. Over the course of four years, Kris took a plot of land that was “weeds and a dream” on the grounds of the Barre City Elementary and Middle School and turned it into a beautiful, productive vegetable and flower garden. Thanks to Kris’s efforts children have the experience of planting, caring for, and harvesting their own food for use in the cafeteria’s lunch program. She is currently working on a “Pathways to Accessibility” fundraiser that will make the BCEMS garden fully accessible to those with disabilities.

Gary Hass & Deb Phillips

Barre City, Vermont

Deborah Phillips and Gary Hass have owned and operated The WORLD newspaper for over 43 years. As a community newspaper, they work closely with non-profits and special fundraisers to promote their events with advertising, articles and photos. One of the World’s long-time events is World Santa where they work with Salvation Army and the Central Vermont Rotary to provide coats, boots, hats and gloves to needy children in central Vermont.Gary is involved with the Central Vermont Rotary Club and the Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Deborah isactive with the Independent Free Papers of America, Community Papers of New England, and the Vermont Press Association.

Carol Day

Barre City, Vermont

Carol was very active in the Barre Merchants Bureau – later known as the Barre Partnership, serving as secretary, chairing fund raising promotions, and helping with downtown events. She was a longtime member of the Barre Altrusa Club.Carol has always enjoyed committee service work and all the people involved. She jokes that she can’t say “no” and she can’t sit still!

Mary’s Magical Place

HENDERSONVILLE, TENNESSEE

Mary’s Magical Place is a playground designed and created to enhance the life of all citizens in Hendersonville. It is a place to gather and play regardless of physical abilities and has been especially designed for all citizens, children and adults with special needs, and people in wheelchairs.

Parkview Boys and Girls Club of Huntington County

HUNTINGTON, INDIANA

The Boys and Girls Club offer a service to the youth of our community on a daily basis, giving over 300 families a safe place for youth to learn, play and grow during after school hours. While at the club, its members give our community hundreds of volunteer hours by improving our parks, the downtown, and participating in events.

Marilyn Blake

BARRE CITY, VERMONT

Marilyn was treasurer for the Barre Town Fire District and part of the Fire Department Auxiliary, providing coffee and food for the crew at major fires. She has been involved with the March of Dimes Walk-a-thons, served on the Board of Trustees for the Aldrich Public Library, and the Budget Committee for the Town of Barre. She chaired the Altrusa Club’s cookbook committee, which collected 175 pages of recipes from friends and members, creating a heritage keepsake cookbook still beloved and used by home chefs all around town. Always happy to support a good cause with her considerable talents in the kitchen, she quietly and cheerfully volunteers wherever help is needed and is truly an unsung hero of community service in Barre.

Tim Boultin

Barre City, Vermont

Chef and owner at Delicate Decadence, Tim uses the bakery as a platform for community connections and youth mentorship. Tim goes out of his way to hire struggling young people and train them in life skills, culinary arts, and how to be responsible adults in their community. He and his family have even opened their home to employees without a place of their own. Those he’s mentored have gone on to successfully graduate high school, serve in Americorps, join the National Guard, and find steady work both in and out of the culinary world.

Diane Parrott

Barre City, Vermont

Diane Parrott is “everybody’s best neighbor.” Whether it’s sharing food, mowing lawns, caring for cats, working on gardens or doing small repairs around the house, Diane says she’s always been a caregiver, with a love of children, cooking, gardening and pets, and there doesn’t appear to be much she won’t do to help the people around her!Her service to others contributes to the warmth, safety and sense of community enjoyed by those who have crossed paths with her over the years. May we all live next door to such a neighbor – and strive to be such a neighbor ourselves!

William Johnson

Saco, Maine

William “Bill” Johnson has served our community as a City Councilor, Mayor, Mayor Emeritus, and as a volunteer on countless community boards and organizations. Bill was instrumental in the creation of Saco Spirit, now known as Saco Main Street, an organization that has been an essential and critical player in continuing the success of our downtown.

Bill has also dedicated a large portion of his life to ensuring that educational opportunities continue to be available to Saco students as well as Maine students pursuing a college education. Saco is the wonderful community it is today largely because of Bill’s efforts and commitment to the community.

John Kuchma

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania

Bethel Park suffered a devastating flood on June 20, 2018. Tim Moury, President of the Bethel Park Council and John Kuchma, Emergency Management Coordinator, did outstanding jobs coordinating efforts to keep residents informed about ongoing developments and available services during the flood aftermath.

Steve Kinsey

Farmington, New Mexico

Steve Kinsey is an outstanding member in our community of Farmington, NM that continuously gives back to our local youth. On top of running countless soccer practices, he is organizing indoor soccer camps in the winter, spring camps, and summer camps to share his love and passion for soccer with hundreds of kids.

He invites all teams to practice at Hermosa Middle School, works with all ages, and volunteers to help coach teams that do not have coaches. He has made a huge impact in the community and emphasizes the importance of teamwork, good sportsmanship, and giving 100% effort in all that you do.

Mayor Tracy R. Gant

Edmonston, Maryland

The Town of Edmonston, Maryland, has celebrated “Extra Mile Day” for a number of years. The Town was recognized nationally in 2016 by America in Bloom for its community involvement. Whether it is helping to plant trees, picking up trash, delivering meals to seniors, planting flowers at Town Hall, creating a fruit orchard at the Community Garden, or just checking on our elderly residents, the Town of Edmonston has many outstanding volunteers.

We recognize each of them with a special volunteer reception at Town Hall annually using the “Make a Difference” theme. Thank you for inspiring towns across America to acknowledge the wonderful contributions our citizens make to improving their community.”

Mayor Jonathan Rothschild

Tucson, Arizona

“I am constantly impressed by how many Tucsonans go the extra mile in their work, in their volunteer activities, and in their daily lives. That level of caring and effort is a big part of what makes Tucson a great place to live.”

Gladys Godinez, Barry Carpenter, Audrey Downey, Dennis Burnside and Tish Doughty

Lexington, Nebraska

Gunther and Loretta Diehl

Alamogordo, New Mexico

Mathewson Playground Committee

Barre City, Vermont

Tim Moury

Bethel Park, Pennsylvania