Wicomico Recreation, Parks & Tourism Honors Volunteers

(Salisbury, MD)  Each year, community members dedicate over 4,000 hours of time to Wicomico Recreation, Parks and Tourism programs and events. These volunteers, who are working to make a positive difference in Wicomico County, were honored at the annual Volunteer Appreciation and Sportsmanship Awards Banquet on December 4, 2012 at the Wicomico Youth & Civic Center. 

Nearly 30 volunteers were nominated this year by their peers. Based on the nominations submitted, the Recreation Commission selected 14 award recipients. A silent auction was also held to raise money for the Happy Timers Club, a recreation program for adults ages 50+.

Award recipients included:

Outstanding Sports Coach Volunteer – Frank Bateman

Outstanding Tourism Volunteer – Alex McRae

Outstanding Citizen Volunteer – Edmond O’Brien

Outstanding Booster – Westside Missions

Outstanding Community Volunteer – Jeff McMahon

Outstanding Parks Volunteer – Jake Shockley

Outstanding Parks Volunteer – Ryan James

Outstanding Youth Volunteer - Devin Jones

Lorne C. Rickert Lifetime Volunteer – Shirley Dashiell

Outstanding Recreation Council Volunteer – Carla Taylor

Outstanding Environmental Improvement Volunteer – Bob Kreiter

Youth Coach Sportsmanship – Dave Harvill

Youth Sportsmanship – Jordan Teagle

Youth Sportsmanship – Kalie Adkins