• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

Chautauqua Region Community Foundation

The Chautauqua Region Community Foundation enriches the quality of life for those who live in the Chautauqua region

  • Give
  • About
    • Board of Directors
    • CRCF Members
    • Financial Resources
    • History
    • Staff
  • Planned Giving
    • Join the Blossom Circle
    • Join the Legacy Society
  • Grants
  • Scholarships
    • Music Scholarships
    • Scholarships for Adult Learners
  • News
    • Axel W. Carlson “Unsung Hero” Award
    • John D. Hamilton Community Service Award
    • Annual Reports
You are here: Home / Awards / John D Hamilton Award / Cristie Herbst Receives 2020 Community Service Award

October 9, 2020 By sarah shelters

Cristie Herbst Receives 2020 Community Service Award

On October 7, during a virtual celebration, the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation presented Cristie Herbst its John D. Hamilton Community Service Award.  

According to Tory Irgang, Community Foundation executive director, there was never any question about turning the typical in-person event into a virtual gathering.

“The Community Foundation annually celebrates the very best in community service and volunteerism and never has that celebration been more important than in this year of unprecedented circumstances,” said Irgang.

The event, made available via Zoom and Facebook Live, was live streamed to more than 80 households, with many sharing stories of working with Herbst, both professionally and as a volunteer.

About Cristie Herbst

For decades, Herbst has used her natural leadership skills and wisdom to be an active community volunteer.  Her dedicated service with the former Chautauqua Area Girl Scout Council, allowed her to mentor many young women throughout the region.

“I finally had the pleasure of meeting Cristie at Camp Timbercrest’s 50th Anniversary celebration a few years ago,” Jina Costa shared during the event, “She has inspired many other Girl Scouts in everything she’s done for our organization. I am so happy to see her receive this award.”

In addition to her numerous leadership positions within the scouting organization, Herbst has also volunteered in leadership roles with Chautauqua Hospice and Palliative Care, Chautauqua Region Community Foundation, SUNY Fredonia, UPMC Chautauqua and WCA Hospital Foundation, to name a few.

Now retired, the former Post-Journal editor, serves as a volunteer and president of the Board of Trustees at the Chautauqua County Historical Society, which also operates the McClurg Museum in Westfield.

Recently, under her leadership, the Historical Society entered into a partnership with the New York State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Department to operate a museum at the Barcelona Lighthouse.

“It’s both humbling and astonishing to receive this sort of recognition from your community and I thank you all for your kind words,” Herbst said. “The John D. Hamilton Award feels especially significant to me because of who it is named for. John Hamilton was the epitome of community service in Chautauqua County.”

The John D. Hamilton Community Service Award has been awarded annually since 1994 to recognize an individual’s dedication, leadership and support in furthering community spirit and enhancing the quality of life in the Chautauqua region.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)
  • Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Filed Under: CRCF News, John D Hamilton Award

Previous Post
Next Post

Footer

CRCF Archives

418 Spring Street, Jamestown NY 14701 | Tel: 716-661-3390 | Fax: 716-488-0387  
Copyright © 2022 · Chautauqua Region Community Foundation Terms of Use · Privacy Statement

 

Loading Comments...
 

You must be logged in to post a comment.

    loading Cancel
    Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
    Email check failed, please try again
    Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.