We couldn’t do all of our important work without the dedication and time put into the Center’s programs and operations by our staff, Board Members, volunteers, and community advocates. Thanks for all you do! Below are lists of MFCC award recipients, just a few of the Parent Child Center heroes who’ve supported the community over the years.
Val O’Reilly Award
In honor of one of our heroes, Valerie O’Reilly, the Milton Family Community Center created the Val O’Reilly Award to recognize every year one of its community members for their unwavering commitment and dedication to improving the lives of children and families at the Milton Family Community Center. Val served on the Board of Directors from 1996 to 2004. During her time on the MFCC Board she avidly advocated for high quality programs for children and families. She modeled for the rest of us the importance of persistence in making sure important issues that affect children and families are addressed and for being a positive voice for others who are not able to have their own voice heard. It is in her honor that we carry on the tradition of serving our community with honor and pride.
Recipients of the Val O’Reilly Award:
2004: Charlotte Parot
2005: Brenda Tourangeau
2006: Jennifer Golding-Hayes
2007: Laurie Darling
2008: Erica Howard
2009: Vikki Patterson
2010: Janet Richards
2011: Ron Pinard
2012: Katharina Badger
2013: Laura Olsen
2014: Kelly Hughes
2015: Martha Nolin
2016: Melanie Dulude
2017: Sara Robinson
2018: Janice Burrows
2019: Jessica Hood
2020: Lauren Turmel
2021: Darcy Millett & April Botala
Elsie LaBelle Gift of Giving Award
The Elsie LaBelle Gift of Giving Award recognizes a volunteer who is dedicated to sharing their time and talent to strengthen children, families and their community.
Recipients of the Elsie LaBelle Gift of Giving Award:
2017: Diana Chemberlin, Vanessa Fleming, Sondra Hill
2018: Arnie Parot
2019: Aline Burritt
2020: Anna Cadmus
2021: Todd Buik & Ceejay Badger
Michael W. Lane Quest for Excellence Community Service Award
It is with great leadership that great organizations are formed and sustained. In 2003 Michael Lane joined the Milton Family Community Center Board of Directors. Mike brought with him an energy and passion that was unbelievably contagious and soon took on the position of Board President. Mike then proceeded to guide the MFCC Board and Staff through what he fondly called a “quest for excellence.” Mike inspired us all to look deep within ourselves and find the strengths that we already had and to use those strengths to move the Milton Family Community Center forward toward a future that at one time we would only dare to dream about. It is in his honor that we created the Michael W. Lane Quest of Excellence Community Service Award. This award recognizes an individual who strives for excellence, exhibits exceptional leadership, and is committed to promoting the positive growth and overall vision of the Milton Family Community Center.
Recipients of the Michael W. Lane Quest for Excellence Community Service Award:
2005: Michael W. Lane
2006: Jeanne O’Bryan
2007: Erica Marks
2008: Lynn Delaney
2009: Robert Emery
2010: Tammy Sweet
2011: Deborah Jorschick
Thank you for being the heroes that you are! Your efforts are and always will be greatly appreciated!