2009 Governor's Service Awards Honors Volunteers!

A celebration was hosted by Governor Jennifer M. Granholm and First Gentleman Daniel G. Mulhern to pay tribute to finalists, including the award winner, in each of the eight categories that demonstrate the diverse nature of volunteers throughout the state.   

On Thursday, June 18 the Governor's Service Awards winners were announced for 2009.

Governor George Romney Lifetime Achievement Award:

·         John Duley of Okemos

Corporate Community Leader Award:

·         Yeo and Yeo of Saginaw

Mentor of the Year:

·         Jonathan Crawford of Detroit

Outstanding Mentoring Program Award:

·         Michigan State University Extension Journey 4-H Youth Mentoring Program of West Olive

Outstanding Volunteer Program Award:

·         South Oakland Shelter of Royal Oak

Senior Volunteer of the Year:

·         William Yaeger of Ann Arbor

Volunteer of the Year:

·         Marianne Tanis of Wyoming

Youth Volunteer of the Year:

·         Marcus Brown of Coleman

To read more about this year's winners, please view the  2009 Governor's Service Awards press release .