Outstanding Wayne County Volunteers Recognized

GOLDSBORO, N.C.— Local volunteers convened at the Paramount Theatre for “A Night Full of Heroes Volunteer Ceremony” on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 where they were celebrated and honored by the United Way of Wayne County.

This event, made possible by the Paramount Theatre Foundation leadership and staff, spotlights the invaluable efforts of Wayne County’s local volunteers and their profound impact on the community through volunteerism.

Several volunteer organizations attended and were acknowledged for their commitment to Wayne County during the ceremony.  Goldsboro Mayor Charles Gaylor III, Wayne County Commissioner Chair Chris Gurley, Seymour Johnson Air Force Base 4th Fighter Wing Vice Commander Col. Steven Bofferding, and United Way of Wayne County Executive Director Sherry Archibald took the stage to present certificates and pins to the Governor’s Volunteer Service Award recipients.

The award recipients are Steve and Angi Archambault, Fareiza Blunt, Laura Carbajal, Joshus Geeson, Liza Govan, Steve Heil, Roberto Mendoza, Donna Phillips, Denali Ramirez, and James Tuttle. A local committee selected these 10 individuals based on their volunteer service in 2023.

Donna Phillips was selected as Wayne County’s Medallion nominee. She was chosen for the award, which is given to the state's top 20-25 volunteers, and will be honored at a special ceremony with the other Medallion winners on May 6.