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Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards


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About

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Volunteerism plays a vital role in determining the quality of life for the citizens of Raleigh and in the diverse and numerous offerings of the Raleigh Parks Department. No one exemplified the spirit of volunteerism more than Fred Fletcher.

The Fred Fletcher Outstanding Volunteer Awards honor Fred's 54 years of dedicated service to Raleigh Parks by honoring the volunteers who have made outstanding contributions to the programs and services offered by the Department.

2025 Awards

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Event Information

Date: Thursday, May 22
Location: Gregory Poole Jr. All Faiths Chapel at Dorothea Dix Park

  • Event by invite only
  • General Parking: There is a large parking lot at the corner of Umstead Dr. and Richardson. All lots are available after 5 p.m.
  • ADA Parking: There are ADA spots located on the side of the Chapel along Umstead Dr. 
  • Drop Off/Pick Up: Attendees can be dropped up at the front and the Chapel and the cars can loop back around to the public parking lot if needed.

Recipients

2025 Recipient List  

Category

Name

Harvey Karsevar Award Carr McLamb
Outstanding Athletic Volunteer John Price
Outstanding Financial Contributor  Terry A. Henderson
Outstanding Greenway Volunteer Red Hat 
Outstanding Adopt-A-Park Volunteer Dave Grecky
Outstanding Adult Program Volunteer Jane Fenn
Outstanding Volunteer Group  EMPOWER ALL INC.
Outstanding Project Volunteer - Group River Cane Wetland Park Community Advisory Group
Outstanding Project Volunteer - Individual Sarah Reeves
Outstanding Park Volunteer Alexis Arterberry 
Outstanding Program Volunteer Corrine Kallman
Outstanding Teen Volunteer Lily Rankin
Outstanding Cultural Resources Volunteer Brandi Neuwirth
Award of Excellence  Heart of Carolina Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. 

View a full list of past recipients by category

Categories

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Award of Excellence

Presented to a person who exhibits the best example of voluntary action to improve the quality of services and/or facilities of the Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department. Contributions of this volunteer should have a continuing impact on the equality of services or facilities offered by the department.

Outstanding Financial Contributor

Presented to an individual or organization that has made a significant donation (Monetary or in-kind) to the department.

Outstanding Athletic Volunteer

Presented to a volunteer who demonstrates a high degree of personal commitment needed to organize, teach, and instill, good sportsmanship, and enhance the Athletic Program.

Outstanding Greenway Volunteer

Presented to an individual or group who has consistently demonstrated devotion to the care or enhancement of the City’s greenway system.

Outstanding Adopt-a-Park Volunteer

Presented to an individual or group who has consistently demonstrated care above and beyond the call of duty for a specific Raleigh park as a leader in the City’s Adopt-A-Park program.

Outstanding Adult Program Volunteer

Presented to an individual that demonstrates a high commitment and effort towards the enhancement of Active Adult Programs.

Outstanding Volunteer Group/Organization

Presented to a group or organization that contributes time or talent to enhance park facilities and/or programs.

Outstanding Park Volunteer

Presented to an individual who has consistently demonstrated devotion to the care or enhancement of a City park.

Outstanding Project Volunteer

Presented to a volunteer who shares time and effort towards the enhancement of a specific park-related project.

Outstanding Program Volunteer

Presented to a volunteer who shares time, talent, and efforts towards the enhancement of a specific program.

Outstanding Teen Volunteer

Presented to a teen that demonstrates a high degree of commitment to a program, event, or park.

Outstanding Specialized Recreation Volunteer

Presented to an individual that demonstrates a high degree of commitment towards the enhancement of the specialized recreation services program.

Outstanding Cultural Resources Volunteer

Presented to an individual or group who has consistently demonstrated devotion towards the enhancement of historic resources, arts, cultural, and/or diversity programs.

Contact

 

Mary Owens
mary.owens@raleighnc.gov

Department:
Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources
Board, Commission or Committee:
Parks, Recreation and Greenway Advisory Board
Related Services:
Raleigh Parks Volunteer Program

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