It’s time to celebrate the 2025 volunteer award winners! The recipients of our six AFS-USA annual volunteer awards each enjoyed an interview with a member of the Volunteer Recognition Committee, and you are cordially invited to watch the video here or listen to the podcast here. Thank you to all of the nominators, references, and judges who contributed to this year’s awards season! 

Young Volunteer Award

Carly Armstrong, World Flags Area Team

Emerging Leader Award

Ally Parrill, Dallas Area Team

Peggy and Art Howe Award

The Wells Family: Lance, Stephanie, and Delia, Columbia Pacific Area Team

Mission Award

Jody Axinn, Capital Area Team

Galatti Award 

Karen Small, Midland Central Area Team 

Dream Team Award 

Capital Area Team 

Congratulations to all of the award recipients! If you’d like to join the VRC to help recognize volunteers, check us out on Help and Learning here.