The Peacock Hyle Volunteer of the Year Award was named after the first two winners, Mary Anne Peacock (1989) and GG Hyle (1990), who have spent tireless decades assisting with daily operations, fundraising and outreach of the Ed Block Courage Award Foundation. Mary Anne is currently a long-serving member of our Board of Directors, while GG is our Volunteer Coordinator, working directly with the office staff on all events.
A volunteer is selected by our staff who has exceeded expectations in supporting the Foundation throughout the year and demonstrates determined dedication to our mission and compassion for the children that we serve. During the VIP Sponsor Brunch the distinguished honor is bestowed to the awardee who is presented with a special recognition that includes a commemorative plaque and a signed football by the Courage Award recipients.
Award Winners
- 2023 Mary Davis
- 2022 Sherri Brogan
- 2021 David Steinwedel
- 2019 Rick Shull
- 2018 Patricia Gordon
- 2017 Lisa Byrd
- 2016 Frederick Bianco
- 2015 Carol Hendricks
- 2014 Mike Mercer
- 2013 Toni Lekas & Geri Vacovsky
- 2012 Annette Ambridge, Sam V. Lamantia, & Paul Lamantia
- 2011 Steve Blum
- 2010 Dawn Bloss & Lois Haddaway
- 2009 Kathleen Pieper
- 2008 Anne Wood
- 2007 Deborah Russell
- 2006 Judy Ryland
- 2005 Chuck Horner
- 2004 Tony Ferraro
- 2003 Kim Knight
- 2002 Sherri Weems
- 2001 Jeff Munchel & Billy Hughes
- 2000 Walt Teas
- 1999 Larry Harris
- 1998 Doug Wells & Paul Manner
- 1997 Wayne Gruehn & Suzy Maria
- 1996 John Lamantia
- 1995 Dave Ferraro
- 1994 Mike North
- 1993 Ray Wright & Ed Reagen
- 1992 Mary Beth Nichols & Pat Daugherty
- 1991 Bob Davis
- 1990 G.G. Hyle
- 1989 Mary Ann Peacock
