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WIU-QC Employee Receives Governor's Volunteer Service Award

April 2, 2019

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MOLINE, IL -- Audrey Adamson, assistant director of student services at Western Illinois University-Quad Cities, is among 27 Illinois residents and businesses set to receive the Governor's Volunteer Service Award April 9 at the Old State Capitol in Springfield. The Serve Illinois Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (Commission) will present the awards at a special ceremony.

The award recognizes volunteers and volunteer programs that have made a difference in Illinois and highlights the importance of volunteerism and community service. The Commission received more than 150 nominations in six categories from the Commission's five service regions across the state. Adamson received the award for the northwest region for her service to the Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.

As assistant director of student services at the WIU-QC, Adamson provides students with assistance in reaching their short and long-term academic goals by providing career counseling and disability support services, and directing retention activities. She has been a member of the WIU student services staff since July 2012.

In her community, she is the Moline unit service director for Girl Scouts of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, which guides 32 local troop leaders. She is also the Parent Teacher Organization president and classroom volunteer at Logan Elementary School in Moline School District No. 40, and is a member of the Moline High School Music Boosters, Moline Athletic Boosters, Rock Island County Democratic Women, League of Women Voters and a mentor at Lead(h)er, which is a program that helps women find success in career and community engagement.

"Audrey has gone above and beyond when it comes to helping people in her community," noted Debbie Kepple-Mamros, assistant to the vice president, WIU-QC, who nominated Adamson for the award. "By being involved with all of these organizations and committees, Audrey greatly benefits her community by donating her time and resources. Girls in the community, especially disadvantaged girls, are impacted by Audrey's facilitation of the troop leaders in the Girl Scouts in the area. She helps the girls gain basic life skills, confidence and friendships. Even though her life is very busy, she still makes time for the people who depend on her through these volunteer activities. She is always willing to help others with a bright positive attitude."

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