Show Me Service Awards
The Show Me Service Awards highlight the service and volunteerism that Missourians provide to strengthen communities and improve quality of life. To provide a diverse group of awardees each year, the awards are presented by region and include age-specific awards, national service awards, business awards, and community awards.
Nominations for the 2026 Show Me Service Awards are open January 5, 2026 – March 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
Nomination Categories
Do you know a Missouri volunteer that embodies the power of service? Nominate them for a Show Me Service Award! A list of nomination categories is shown on the right. Reference the map below for a breakdown of regions.
volunteer of the year
The volunteer of the year award has three categories based on age group: youth (under 18), adult (18-54), and senior (55+). An awardee for the three age groups will be selected from each region.
Americorps awards
The AmeriCorp awards are split into two categories: AmeriCorps member of the year and senior AmeriCorps member of the year. An awardee for the two categories will be selected from each region.
community of the year
Presented to a community (municipality or county), nonprofit organization, or collaborative group of individuals that has come together on a specific service project or ongoing activity.
Business of the year
Presented to a for-profit business that has provided opportunities for its employees/volunteers to serve in the community.
Have questions about submitting a nomination? Contact ServMO@ded.mo.gov.
2025 Show Me Service Award Recipients
Read the official press release for the 23rd Annual Show Me Service Awards by clicking here.
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Catalina Campos
Kansas City Region
Youth Volunteer of the Year
isabelle Cox-garleanu
St. Louis Region
Youth Volunteer of the Year
anastasia jones
North/Central Region
Youth Volunteer of the Year
Sadie lewallen
South Region
Adult Volunteer of the Year
Anthony lynch
St. Louis Region
Adult Volunteer of the Year
laura gerding
North/Central Region
Adult Volunteer of the Year
abby glenn
South Region
Senior Volunteer of the Year
Jim carley
Kansas City Region
Senior Volunteer of the Year
Jeanne Johnson
St. Louis Region
Senior Volunteer of the Year
Keith “Howdy” Matheny
North/Central Region
Senior Volunteer of the Year
Leland Krebbs
South Region
AmeriCorps Member of the Year
ed butler
Kansas City Region
AmeriCorps Member of the Year
ally erickson
St. Louis Region
AmeriCorps Member of the Year
kennedy desmond
North/Central Region
AmeriCorps Member of the Year
Elijah wolfe
South Region
Senior AmeriCorps
Member of the Year
Donna ivanko
Kansas City Region
Senior AmeriCorps
Member of the Year
Sandy hastings
St. Louis Region
Senior AmeriCorps
Member of the Year
mary hardy
North/Central Region
Senior AmeriCorps
Member of the Year
kimberly nolen
South Region
Community of the Year
little angels foundation
Business of the Year
