Volunteer Encouragement Award: Christine O’Neill volunteer and coach at RDA Brigadoon 

The Judges Panel met Monday October 3 to decide the winners of the 2011 RDAA National Volunteer Awards. The Panel consisted of Evelyn O’Loughlin (CEO Volunteering SA&NT), Marguerite Francis (RDAA Life Member) and Norma Pearce (RDAA Board Member). 

“The judges would like to commend all the nominees for their commitment to RDA in so many ways over so many hours, days, weeks and years.  After examination of all the nominees and the supporting statements the judges reached unanimous decisions.” “We congratulate the successful candidates and encourage them to continue in their support of RDA and its various activities nationally.”