Marie Sparks Memorial Volunteer of the Year Nominations

Marie Sparks




Marie Sparks was a woman who embodied the generous and unselfish spirit of volunteerism in Healdsburg. Upon her death in 1995, the Healdsburg City Council wished to remember Marie’s giving and unselfish spirit with the Annual Marie Sparks Memorial Volunteer Award.

The City of Healdsburg is actively seeking nominations for the 2025 Marie Sparks Volunteer of the Year Award. Nominees need to volunteer their time in Healdsburg and reside within Cloverdale, Geyserville, Alexander Valley, Healdsburg, or Windsor areas. 

The nominees will be reviewed and selected in early March. Recipients will be honored at the City Council Meeting on Monday, April 6th at 6:00 pm.


Nominations must be submitted by Monday, March 9th @ 11:59 PM

Marie Sparks Award Nominees 2025

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Previous Award Recipients

1996 - Vince Dougherty

1997 - Tom & Jo Peterson

1998 - Tony & Terry Amoruso

1999 - Ken & Cheryl Rochioli

2000 - Jerry Eddinger

2001 - George & Debbie Georgeson

2002 - Carmen Perez

2003 - Karen Tappin

2004 - Lou Bertoli

2005 - Kay Steinbach

2006 - Mark Decker

2007 - Cassie Call

2008 - Yvonne Milligan

2009 Bill Domenichelli & Dorothy Studer

2010 - Ray Holley

2011 - Mary Lou Eddinger & Richard Bugarske

2012 - Will Seppi

2013 - Gus Hermoso,  Denny Drowty & Carol Noack

2014 - Elise  Bulger

2015 - Chris Bethards

2016 - Cindy Beth & Kent Mitchell

2017 - Graham Haun & Kim Thompson

2018 - Roger Dormire &  Joe Gellura  

2019 - Tami & Richard Norgrove Jr., and  Mary St. Clair

2020 - Dennis "Denny" Stead

2021 - Martha Brooks & Greta Mesics

2022 - Andy & Susanne Esquivel and Marisela Pena                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2023 - Frank & Carol Teuschler and Phil Manoukian                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 2024 - Dana Grande, Lupe King & Steve Pogue