“She is the queen of random acts of kindness.” That was the first sentence Debbie Basile, director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Program at Lutheran, said about Pam Lucas. On Saturday, Lucas was crowned the Chautauqua Region Community … [Read more...] about Lucas Named 2019 Unsung Hero
Axel W. Carlson Award
Faithfully Serving Others
During a public reception on Monday at St. Mary of Lourdes Parish, Ann Walsh of Mayville was presented the 2018 Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. For over 40 years, Walsh has dedicated her time to … [Read more...] about Faithfully Serving Others
“Unsung Hero” Award Presented to Sherman Residents
The Village of Sherman buzzed with excitement as four members of its community received the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation’s annual Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award on Thursday. The Foundation honored Bob Crane, Joel Fisher, Doug Neal … [Read more...] about “Unsung Hero” Award Presented to Sherman Residents
Nominate Your Hero
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for its 2017 Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Award. If you know someone, or a group of people, making a difference in your community, nominate them for this award today! The … [Read more...] about Nominate Your Hero
Frewsburg Couple Presented Axel W. Carlson Award
Jerry and Norma Eklund of Frewsburg have been married 52 years this July. In that time, they raised four sons, established a successful business and still found time to give back to their community. During a reception held June 14 at The Relief … [Read more...] about Frewsburg Couple Presented Axel W. Carlson Award
Call for Nominations!
The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2016 Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Award. If you know someone in your community who is going above and beyond their call of duty to address a community or individual … [Read more...] about Call for Nominations!
Jeri Yauchzy Presented 2015 Axel W. Carlson Award
Volunteer By Trade By Gavin Paternitti The Post-Journal July 13, 2015 FALCONER - After multiple decades and countless hours of selfless volunteerism and community service, Geraldine "Jeri" Yauchzy has now been justly rewarded … [Read more...] about Jeri Yauchzy Presented 2015 Axel W. Carlson Award
2014 Recipient Bethany Durow
Surrounded by family and friends, Bethany Durow of Randolph was awarded the 2014 Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award May 29, 2014 at Heritage Village Retirement Community. A senior at Randolph High School, Durow has been volunteering at Heritage … [Read more...] about 2014 Recipient Bethany Durow
Award Season is Open!
The start of a new year means the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation is seeking nominations for the 2015 Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award. Since 1986, the Community Foundation has honored an individual, or group, whose gift of time, effort and … [Read more...] about Award Season is Open!
2013 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner
2013 Axel W. Carlson "Unsung Hero" Award Winner - Brenda Cole Using her volunteer spirit, Brenda Cole has permanently sewn herself into the fabric of the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. On Friday afternoon, Cole was presented the 2013 Axel … [Read more...] about 2013 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner
2012 Recipent Norm Merrill
A man often behind the scenes on opening night stole the show Friday. Norman Merrill, of Jamestown, was awarded the 2012 Axel W. Carlson Award by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Merrill accepted the award in front of 250 family … [Read more...] about 2012 Recipent Norm Merrill
2012 Recipent Norm Merrill
A man often behind the scenes on opening night stole the show Friday. Norman Merrill, of Jamestown, was awarded the 2012 Axel W. Carlson Award by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. Merrill accepted the award in front of 250 family … [Read more...] about 2012 Recipent Norm Merrill
Axel W Carlson Award 2012
Norm Merrill is given the annual award. … [Read more...] about Axel W Carlson Award 2012
John Bauer, 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner
Reliable, dependable, and extraordinary. John Bauer, the consummate cleanup hitter and 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award winner, was honored by over 100 friends and family members gathered at Russell E. Diethrick, Jr. Park the evening of Friday, July … [Read more...] about John Bauer, 2011 Axel W. Carlson Award Winner
Huckelbery Is 24th Recipient
By Rose S. Prinzi This past Tuesday evening, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation announced our 2009 Axel W. Carlson Award Recipient. This year’s recipient is Lorri Huckelbery. The journey to the selection of the Axel W. Carlson Award … [Read more...] about Huckelbery Is 24th Recipient
Jamestown Volunteer to Receive Award
A Jamestown man is to be the fourth annual recipient at 4 p.m. today in the Jamestown City Hall lobby of the Axel W. Carlson Award. It recognizes people who have contributed significantly in a volunteer capacity without seeking personal … [Read more...] about Jamestown Volunteer to Receive Award
Lucille Miller to Receive Axel W. Carlson Award
Lucille B. Miller of Jamestown has been named the 1991 recipient of the Axel W. Carlson Award by the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation. An award of $1,000 will be given to her as part of this recognition program. She will receive the award … [Read more...] about Lucille Miller to Receive Axel W. Carlson Award
Society Leader Honored
The founder of the Widow's Mite Society was honored Friday as the 11th recipient of the Axel W. Carlson Award. Etta Marie Young of Jamestown, whose group last year alone delivered more than 200 Thanksgiving baskets to widows and widowers, accepted … [Read more...] about Society Leader Honored
Diamond in the Rough: Unsung Hero Honored
In a community that is filled with volunteers, some get recognized for there charitable work, while others remain unnoticed. This is why the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation created the Axel W. Carlson Award in 1986, to each year honor … [Read more...] about Diamond in the Rough: Unsung Hero Honored
Axel W Carlson
Axel W. Carlson was born on a humble farm in Sweden in the early 1890’s. In his youth he not only learned farming skills, but also learned the carpentry skills that sustained him after he immigrated to the Southern Tier when he was in his teens. He … [Read more...] about Axel W Carlson
