Pearce Honors Volunteers at Annual Luncheon 

More than 70 Pearce volunteers were honored at the annual 

luncheon Saturday, April 19. Annual awards in four categories were presented after lunch.  

Walter Gutzwiller   Barb Hines Allison Irvin  Raamah Sprinkle

The Pearce Ambassador award is presented to an individual or organization that positively represents the spirit of PCC to the community.Walter Gutzwiller represented Lutheran Hillside Village as this years winner. Walter is the Village's bus driver. Shortly after joining Pearce in 2012, he was instrumental in developing a program to transport Village residents to water aerobics classes. 

The Cory Shilson award honors a volunteer who seeks ways to help. This year's winner was Barb Hines, Pearce member since 1991. Barb faithfully helps with Meals on Wheels every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as our monthly senior potluck. She also manages the food service for special events including Run For The Health of It, Family Fun Day, and Spooktacular. 

The Youth Sports award was presented to Allison Irvin for her support of sporting and sportsmanship at Pearce and throughout the community. She has consistently served as a volunteer coach for several youth sports leagues. 

The Barbara E. Truitt Volunteer of the Year award celebrates the individual who has consistently supported Pearce and made it a better place through volunteerism, financial support, and efforts to improve Pearce's position in the community. This year's winner was Raamah Sprinkle, Pearce member since 1990. She consistently donates her time and energy to Meals on Wheels, preparing take out meals that are delivered to seniors who cannot get to the Center; the monthly senior potluck; and special event food service.