STAR Awards

About STAR Awards

Since its inception in 1986, Volunteer Kalamazoo and MLive Media Group/Kalamazoo Gazette have co-sponsored the annual STAR Awards program to recognize the contributions of the outstanding volunteers who exemplify the spirit of volunteerism. Learn more about this unique community program…

Nominees & Nominators

Thank you for your nominations! See the full list of nominees for the 2013 STAR Awards program. We thank them for their service!

STAR Awards 2013 Winner Stories

Winners in 14 categories were honored at the STAR Awards event in April. Read their stories and be inspired! Whether it’s the 96-year-old woman that has been volunteering at the VA Medical Center for more than 50 years, the adult volunteer that delivers about 35,000 meals a year for Meals On Wheels, or the senior citizen volunteer that gives others with disabilities hope, you will find out why we have so much to love about our community!

Past Winners and Stories

Read the stories from 2013 STAR Award Winners and be inspired!

In 28 years, the STAR Awards program has recognized hundreds of individuals and groups for their outstanding volunteer service. See a list of past winners and read winner stories from our partner, MLive Media Group/Kalamazoo Gazette!

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