Local Volunteers Recognized for Achievements with Governor’s Service Awards
Charlotte volunteer wins Medallion Award as one of the top 20-25 volunteers in NC
Ten volunteers in Cabarrus and Mecklenburg counties were recently named as recipients of the North Carolina Governor’s Volunteer Service Award, honoring their outstanding commitment to the community. The local honorees, who were nominated by the nonprofit agencies that they support, contribute their time and talents to issues ranging from food insecurity and affordable housing to education and environmental sustainability. One individual, Dr. Elesia Glover, founder of Posh Pack, Inc., is the recipient of the Medallion Award, indicating that she was among the top 20 to 25 volunteer nominees from across North Carolina.
United Way of Greater Charlotte organizes the annual nominations for Anson, Cabarrus, Mecklenburg and Union Counties, and the awardees are selected by the North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. The award was created in the Office of the Governor in 1979. The local recipients for service performed during 2024 are:
Cabarrus:
· Ishaan Joshy, nominated by Cabarrus County Vex Robotics
· Aiden Kelly and Liam Kelly, nominated by Salvation Army – Tucker Center of Hope
Mecklenburg:
· Johnny Anderson, nominated by American Red Cross
· Dr. Elesia Glover, nominated by Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools (Medallion Award recipient)
· Jada Amirah Lewis, nominated by Amirah’s Hope Organization
· Keith Long, nominated by Look Twice NC
· Tim O’Brien, Rob Sellers and Todd Pickens, nominated by Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
The Medallion Award winner – Elesia Glover – was selected by a statewide panel, and only the top 20-25 nominees from across the state receive this award, which was implemented in 2006. The Medallion Award winners will be recognized at a ceremony in Raleigh on May 12.
Dr. Glover is the founder of Posh Pack, Inc., a nonprofit organization created to provide students with period products. The organization is active in 10 states and has donated more than 250,000 pads since
2018 so that students can focus and perform better in school. In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Dr. Glover collected and donated over 15,000 pads to Operation Airdrop to assist victims in Western NC. A native of Charlotte, Dr. Glover has been featured on WCNC and recognized for her work by Always, Walmart and Proctor & Gamble.