On April 26, 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs recognized individuals and groups committed to meeting critical needs across Arizona through service and volunteerism at the 20th Annual Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards.

The Governor’s Volunteer Service Awards honor exemplary individual and organizational volunteer efforts that have strengthened communities and improved the quality of life for Arizonans. Awardees have dedicated their hearts, hands, and minds to their communities.  

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awardees

Lifetime Achievement (25+ years of service)

Dr. Robert Ditch, Civil Air Patrol

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: Lifetime Achievement Awardee

Inspired Adult Leadership

Elaine Birks-Mitchell, The Undie Chest

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: Inspired Adult Leadership Awardee 1

Diane Boyer, Literacy Connects

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: Inspired Adult Leadership Awardee 2

Inspired Youth Leadership

Georgia Bukata, Rotary International/National Charity League

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: Inspired Youth Leadership Awardee 1

Mason Takeuchi, Flagstaff Family Food Center

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: Inspired Youth Leadership Awardee 2

Service to Community 

Control Alt Delete, LLC.

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: Service to Community Awardee

National Service Volunteer 

Sarah Tabak, Students for Sustainable Living & Urban Gardening - Northern Arizona University

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: National Service Awardee 1

Dvora Tager, Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

2023 Governor's Volunteer Service Awards: National Service Volunteer Awardee 2