Volunteers from all of our communities here in Newaygo County provide countless hours of service that help make the Dogwood Center the strong cultural resource that it is. This past year alone, over 50 community members have helped with fundraising, ticket sales, technical needs, as ushers and greeters, all of the components necessary in providing such a wonderful venue.
The Don Heaven Volunteer of the Year Award is given annually to the volunteer whose service, dedication, and commitment embodies the Dogwood Center’s spirit. This award is dedicated to Don Heaven, the consummate Dogwood volunteer. Since the inception of the Dogwood Center, Don worked tirelessly to make it not only a reality but also an excellent asset to Newaygo County.
The Don Heaven Volunteer of the Year Award winners include:
2023-2024 Sandy Saliers and Julie Vanderboegh
2021-2022 James Rynberg
2019-2020 Larry and Bonnie Hoffman
2018 – 2019 Rob Johnston
2017 – 2018 Georgia Paxton
2016 – 2017 Irene Baker
2015 – 2016 Henrietta Van Meekeren
2014 – 2015 Marcia Eib
2013 – 2014 Julie Vanderboegh
2012 – 2013 Sandy Saliers
2011 – 2012 Shirley Hooker
2010 – 2011 Tom Shoecraft
2009 – 2010 Maxine McBride
2007 – 2008 Sandy Cruzan
2006 – 2007 Nevonda Lankhorst
2005- 2006 Dwight Austin
Pictured top: Dogwood volunteers Larry and Bonnie Hoffman
Pictured bottom: John Berry with our volunteers Sandy Saliers and Julie Vanderboegh