Centralia Volunteer Recognition awards presented at council meeting
Peter Lahmann accepts a plaque presented by City Council member Max Vogt for being named 2023 Volunteer of the year in Centralia during a Jan. 23. Centralia City Council Meeting.
KODY CHRISTEN / KODY@CHRONLINE.COM
Centralia citizens who volunteered their time and labor last year, doing everything from picking up litter to helping organize holiday celebrations, were honored Tuesday, Jan. 23 at the Centralia City Council meeting with awards.
Former Councilor Elizabeth Cameron created the award in 2022 before her last year in office.
“I’m not going anywhere, and this program is going to continue on to recognize those volunteers in our city who deserve some recognition for the wonderful work that they do,” Cameron said.
Additionally, Councilor Max Vogt has taken over the Volunteer Recognition Award program.
“(Cameron) created this and this is her legacy, and I’m taking it on now that she’s leaving,” Vogt said. “This coming year, I will be taking this over without Elizabeth.”
Eighteen awards were handed out, and Peter Lahmann was named the 2023 Volunteer of the Year for his volunteer efforts with multiple organizations.