Annual Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Awards
Each year, the Cobb Collaborative honors members of our community who have exhibited outstanding service to those in need in Cobb County with Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Awards.
Jack Vaughan, Jr. was a state representative and member of the Cobb Collaborative who showed unselfish dedication to public service and strongly advocated for those less fortunate in our community. In memory of Jack’s service, the Collaborative annually honors both a volunteer and a professional who have gone above and beyond to serve those in need.
One of the many benefits to Cobb Collaborative membership is that Collaborative Members have the opportunity to nominate individuals for these awards. Nominations open in early fall and awards are presented at our annual 4th Quarter General Membership Meeting & Human Services Awards in December.
2022 Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Awards
On December 7, 2022, the Cobb Collaborative hosted its 29th Annual Human Services Award Luncheon. With approximately 150 in attendance, the luncheon and awards ceremony took place in the Conference Center of Piedmont Church in Marietta. The event was sponsored and co-presented by Cobb Community Foundation.
The nominees in the volunteer category for the Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Awards were:
- Peggy Beascoechea nominated by United Military Care
- Loretta Jackson nominated by Bald Nation Rocks Against Cancer
- Hicks Malonson nominated by Rescuing Hope
- Carolyn Turner nominated by the Lions Club as a volunteer for the H.O.PE Family Resource Center.
Professional nominees were:
- Kim Blass nominated by Marietta City Schools
- Debbie Ginnochio nominated by Sweetwater Mission
- Kim Scofi nominated by United Military Care
- Barry Smith nominated by the Lions Club as Senior Pastor of First Christian Church of Mableton
- Falecia Stewart nominated by MUST Ministries
- Jennifer Yankulova nominated by Cobb Legal Aid
Nominees were recognized for their dedication to working with or volunteering with those less fortunate in our community, professionalism within the community, collaboration with others and involvement in the community.
The Collaborative awarded H.O.P.E Family Resources’ founder and volunteer Carolyn Tuner with the volunteer award and Falecia Stewart, Vice President of Housing, MUST Ministries, with the professional award.
