Ventura, CA – Each year, the American Red Cross, Ventura County Chapter presents awards to volunteers that have served the Chapter and the community in an outstanding way. Constituting 96% of the American Red Cross humanitarian workforce, volunteers are the backbone of the nonprofit’s success in preventing, preparing for, and responding to emergencies.

This year, the American Red Cross, Ventura County Chapter is pleased to announce the following 2010 Volunteer Award Recipients:

· Volunteer Fundraiser Award Winner: Liz Beaudion, Camarillo

The Volunteer Fundraiser Award recognizes exceptional leadership in fundraising efforts.

Service to the Armed Forces Award Winners: Judy Stahl & Curt Baker, Port Hueneme
The Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Award recognizes outstanding contribution in strengthening the Service to the Armed Forces program.

Unsung Hero Award Winner: Anne Maxwell, Newbury Park
The Unsung Hero Award recognizes a volunteer in any of the Chapter’s departments who has shown an exceptional commitment to the department in support of the Chapter's Mission/Volunteers, and has not been recently recognized by other Chapter awards.

Youth Services Award Winner: Ashley Lim, Thousand Oaks
The Youth Services Award recognizes significant service by a youth volunteer.

Stark Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award Winner: Sue Driver, Thousand Oaks
The Stark Memorial Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes continuous superior volunteer service.

Emergency Services Award Winners: Carol & Jim Rogers, Fillmore
The Emergency Services Award recognizes outstanding contributions in strengthening the Chapter’s Emergency Services program.

Health and Safety Services Award Winner: Tish Taylor, Camarillo
The Health and Safety Services Award recognizes outstanding contribution in strengthening the Health & Safety Services program.

Good Neighbor Award Winner: Mexican Consul, Ventura County
The Good Neighbor Award recognizes a community member/partner who has made significant contribution to the American Red Cross of Ventura County.

Youth Leadership Award Winner: Edward Chen, Camarillo
The Youth Leadership Award recognizes a youth volunteer in a Chapter Leadership capacity.

The American Red Cross helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Last year, almost a million volunteers and 35,000 employees helped victims of almost 75,000 disasters; and taught lifesaving skills to millions. Since 1917, the American Red Cross of Ventura County has been meeting the needs of our neighbors throughout the many communities we serve. As the world’s leading humanitarian organization, our network of more than 1,200 volunteers have responded to disasters, provided lifesaving education, helped families to prepare for emergencies before they occur, and kept members of our Armed Forces connected with their loved ones during times of tragedy and joy. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations of time and money to do its work. For more information, please contact the American Red Cross, Ventura County Chapter at 987-1514 or visit www.arcventura.org. Find the Red Cross on Twitter @RedCrossVentura!