Altamont Youth Recognized for Service

The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has honored two dozen Illinois residents and four businesses, including a local resident. The honorees received the Governor's Volunteer Service Award during a special reception in Springfield on April 20. The award recognizes volunteers and volunteer programs that have made a difference in Illinois and highlights the importance of volunteerism and community service.

The Governor's Volunteer Service Awards focus on five areas: economic opportunity, education, environmental conservation, disaster preparedness/response, health, and veterans affairs.

Individual awards in each of the Commission's five service regions are presented in three categories: youth ages 18 and younger, adults ages 19 to 54, and seniors ages 55 and older.

In East Central Illinois, the Youth Award was presented to Allison Schmidt of Altamont. She was honored for service to University of Illinois Extension.