Signal Mountain Social Services Executive Director Mary Lee Ziebold presents the agency’s Volunteer of the Year award to Lisa Szczukowski. They are accompanied by fellow volunteers Kim Thorstenson, Deseret Ward, Dawn Carlton, Frances McAfee, Sheila Champagne and Velvet Stovall, from left.
Photo by Emily CrismanSince 1989, Signal Mountain resident Lisa Szczukowski has been devoting her Tuesday mornings to sorting and displaying donations at the Clothes House run by Signal Mountain Social Services.
The agency has awarded Szczukowski with its Volunteer of the Year award in recognition of her 22-year commitment, which makes her the organization’s longest-standing volunteer.
“She’s such an asset to our community and agency,” said Mary Lee Ziebold, executive director of Signal Mountain Social Services. “She’s not only a volunteer, but also an ambassador for us in the community, motivating others to donate their time.”
“I feel very honored,” said Szczukowski upon receiving the award, which was accompanied by a gift certificate to Southern Star. “I feel it’s important to help support the community, and [Signal Mountain Social Services] does a lot of good things.”
The veterinarian at Signal Mountain Animal Hospital said she occasionally works with animal-related charities, but the Clothes House is the only place she volunteers on a regular basis.