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.
2024 Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Awards
On December 3, 2024, the Cobb Collaborative hosted its 31st Annual Human Services Award Luncheon. With approximately 130 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:
- Dr. Richard Block nominated by South Cobb Business Association
- Margaret Edinburgh nominated by The Yellow Rose-Strong Oak Society
- Grace Franus nominated by McCleskey YMCA
- Dan Valentine nominated by Connecting Cobb Veterans
- Jody Vane nominated by Cobb Moms Helping Cobb
The nominees in the professional category for the Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Awards were:
- Tyler Driver nominated by The Extension
- Laura Keefe nominated by Y.E.L.L.S.
- Sally Miller nominated by Marietta City Schools
- Felicia Wagner nominated by Cobb Schools Foundation
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.
Congratulations to the 2024 winners:
- Jody Vane, volunteer for Cobb Moms Helping Cobb, was named the 2024 Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Volunteer category award winner.
- Tyler Driver, Executive Director of The Extension, was named the 2024 Jack Vaughan, Jr. Human Services Professional category award winner.
- The William E. “Bill” Hanson Collaboration Award was established in 2008 to honor Bill’s service to Cobb County and recognize his collaborative spirit and bringing the Cobb non-profit organizations together to tackle issues and concerns. This year Gayle Battersby of McClesky East Cobb YMCA was awarded the 2024 William E. Hanson Collaboration Award.
