The YMCA of Greater Brandywine will present its highest honors, including its Service to Youth Award, Distinguished Service Award, and Community Partner Award during its Breakfast of Champions Volunteer Recognition Event on Tuesday, April 2 at the Penn Oaks Golf Club.

More than two dozen volunteers will also be recognized for their outstanding service. The YMCA’s 4,553 volunteers provided 58,324 hours of service at the eight branches of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine in 2018. Volunteers serve in all capacities: reading to children in the childcare program, coaching youth sports, organizing food drives, serving on boards and committees, and more.

The YMCA’s Service to Youth Award will be presented to Dr. Jamie Krull of Wayne. Dr. Krull has been volunteering as a coach for the Upper Main Line YMCA swim team for more than 30 years, spending at least six days a week at the branch.

“Having him here is like having another head coach,” said Lou Petto, Competitive Swim Team Director at UMLY. “The kids love him, and we are very fortunate to have him!”

The YMCA will present Robert “Bob” Rigg of Glenmoore with the Distinguished Service Award. Rigg has been a part of the YMCA family since joining the Board of Directors in 2002, and he has generously shared his time, talent, and treasure ever since.

“No matter what the need, Bob is always ready to help,” said Denise Day, CEO of the YMCA of Greater Brandywine.

The YMCA’s Community Partner Award will be presented to NSM Insurance Group. NSM is a family-run business with a focus on giving back to its community. From the YMCA’s 7th Grade Initiative, to the Power Scholars program, to the SPLASH program, NSM has generously supported these efforts for the last eight years and been a reliable and valuable partner to the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. NSM Account Executive Carol Maselli will accept the award.

Volunteers from each of the eight branches that comprise the YMCA of Greater Brandywine, as well as the YMCA’s Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs, will be presented with awards for their service in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Brandywine YMCA:

• Eddie Jennings of Coatesville (Youth Development Award)
• Susan Pomorski of Coatesville (Healthy Living Award)
• Anthony D’Antonio of Glen Mills (Social Responsibility Award)

Jennersville YMCA:

• Christy Overton of Landenberg (Youth Development Award)
• Tony Carney of Lincoln University (Healthy Living Award)
• Tiffany McPeak of Oxford (Social Responsibility Award)

Kennett Area YMCA:

• Kevin Sheridan of Kennett Square (Youth Development Award)
• Brittany Vermeire of Avondale (Healthy Living Award)
• David Kuzo of Kennett Square (Social Responsibility Award)

Lionville Community YMCA:

• Tony Chiavelli of Chester Springs (Youth Development Award)
• Maryanne Parsons of Chester Springs (Healthy Living Award)
• Amy Jo Garbus of Glenmoore (Social Responsibility Award)

Octorara YMCA Program Center:

• Sue Fitzgerald of Brandamore and Judi Flynn of Parkesburg (Youth Development Award)

Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center:

• Spencer Camacho of West Chester University (Youth Development Award)
• Kelly Steele of West Chester (Healthy Living Award)
• Carol Baker of West Chester (Social Responsibility Award)

Upper Main Line YMCA:

• Mike Lutz of Wayne (Youth Development Award)
• John Anderson of Paoli (Healthy Living Award)
• Arnie Winicov of Wayne (Social Responsibility Award)

West Chester Area YMCA:

• Katie Acker of Malvern (Youth Development Award)
• Frank Ranhofer of Malvern (Healthy Living Award)
• Christine Parsons of Malvern (Social Responsibility Award)

The YMCA’s Girls on the Run and STRIDE programs will present Jackie Sharp of Downingtown with their Volunteer of the Year Award for her service to the GOTR program.

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