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2014 Academy Awards for Nonprofit Excellence Honorees A Celebrating Community Impact nnually, time is set aside to celebrate the amazing work of top volunteers and nonprofits, and their outstanding service to our region. The following very deserving nominees were chosen for their excellent service to the Inland Empire: Adult Volunteer of the Year Lyn Ferrall CASA of San Bernardino County CASA volunteers are court appointed special advocates for youth. Lyn has advocated for youth since 2012 and has devoted over 650 volunteer hours. Nonprofit Agency of the Year Reach Out Morongo Basin In 2013, Reach Out provided services to 920 senior and disabled neighbors with four staff and 235 volunteers. Volunteers made 1,331 trips and drove 46,085 miles. Nonprofit Employee of the Year Alicia Dunn The Lord’s Table The Lord’s Table feeds the hungry, helps the needy, and reaches out to other ministries when called upon. Alicia volunteered her service for 19 years and is now the only paid employee. Executive Director of the Year Cynthia Breunig Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Cynthia’s council has been recognized by Girl Scouts of the USA as a national trailblazer in reaching out to girls who would not normally consider joining Girl Scouts. Youth Volunteer of the Year Daniel Escalante Victor Valley Rescue Mission During his summer break this year, Daniel chose to enter a position of more direct impact with the mission, volunteering over 200 hours within a 2 month period. (l to r) Cynthia Breunig Executive Director of Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council Robin Schlosser Executive Director of Reach Out Morongo Basin Daniel Escalante Victor Valley Rescue Mission Lyn Ferrall CASA of San Bernardino County Photo by Trina Siverts Alicia Dunn The Lord’s Table