Dorothy Williamson, a nurse at Chattanooga Oncology and Hematology Associates, administers chemotherapy to patient Randy Currey. Williamson is the winner of a local Jefferson Award.ABOUT THE AWARDSSince 1972, the awards that recognize volunteerism have been presented on the local and national levels. Each year a national winner is selected in four categories: Elected or public officials, private citizens, people benefiting the disadvantaged and individuals 35 or younger. The final winner of Chattanooga’s Jefferson Awards will attend the national awards program in Washington, D.C., in spring 2012.TO NOMINATEVisit www.timesfreepress.com or www.WRCBTV.com to fill out an online nomination form.
About three years ago, Dorothy Williamson’s support and assistance allowed an elderly man to stay out of a nursing home before he died, she said.
Currently, Williamson volunteers for two more elderly people, taking them groceries.
Williamson, 62, said she helps because she has a heart.
“I don’t brag about it,” she said. “I just do it.”