The Outstanding School Volunteer Award is presented annually to volunteers who have shown exceptional dedication and commitment.  Schools present nominations in the following categories: Youth, Senior, Adult, and Mentor. The Outstanding Partners for Excellence Award is presented annually to business partners who have gone over and beyond to invest their time, talent, and resources in our schools.  A winner in the Large Business, Small Business, or Government Agencies and Non-Profit Agencies categories is chosen. 

2025-2026 Outstanding Volunteer and Partner Winners

Volunteer Winners

Adult Category: Betty Zachem

Nominated by DeSoto Trail Elementary School

Mentor Category:  Cy’Naa Hammett

Nominated by Springwood Elementary School

Senior Category:  David Jones

Nominated by Lawton Chiles High School

Youth Category:  Anitra Krishnan

Nominated by Lawton Chiles High School

Partner Winners:

Small Business Category:  Sparkle Tallahassee

Nominated by John G. Riley Elementary School

Large Business Category:  Tallahassee National Bank

Nominated by Pineview Elementary School

Civic/Non-Profit/Faith-Based Category:  City of Tallahassee Fire Department

Nominated by Fort Braden K-8 School