Swirl Pierce – Jeff Dickinson Service Dog of the Year

Swirl laying in the grass, wearing his harness and a spiffy bandana.

2024 – Awarded by Granite State Independent Living

Created in memory of beloved former Director of Advocacy for Granite State Independent Living, Jeff Dickinson, this award honors his legacy of relentless advocacy with his deep connection with service dogs, including his own. Jeff’s life was defined by resilience, collaboration, and empowerment – the same qualities that service dogs bring to their handlers every day.

 

Lions Lift, a partnership between Lions Club Chapters of New Hampshire and Future In Sight – Outstanding Awardee in the Group Category

Susanne Peace, Sophie Cutler, Scott Wilson, Randy Pierce, and Swirl stand onstage, dressed in formal attire, and hold up the award certificates.2024 – Awarded by Volunteer NH in the 2024 “Spirit of NH” awards

This event recognizes those who go above and beyond the call to serve throughout the Granite State, shining a spotlight on the often unsung heroes among us in front of an audience of their families, friends, colleagues, and the greater community. This category recognizes groups of 2+ individuals who volunteer together or with the same organization.

 

Randy Pierce – Named as a New Hampshire 200 Most Influential Business Leader

Randy and his wife Tracy pose with the plaque in front of a banner that says: New Hampshire 200.2024 – Awarded by the New Hampshire Business Review

The New Hampshire 200 is the product of a year-long research initiative by the editors of NH Business Review resulting in a personal, engaging look at the state’s most influential business leaders across major industries. 

 

 

Ellen Keefe – Patriots Difference Maker Volunteer Award Winner

Ellen Keefe wins the Patriots Difference Maker Award2022 – Awarded by the New England Patriots

The New England Patriots Foundation announced $100,000 in grants to 17 local nonprofits in honor of each Patriots Difference Maker named during the 2022 Celebrate Volunteerism initiative.  The Celebrate Volunteerism initiative aims to share examples of dedicated volunteers, build awareness of the need for volunteering, identify and educate others about volunteer opportunities and inspire New Englanders to follow the Kraft family’s example of becoming lifelong volunteers. 

 

Cliff Smith – Outstanding Awardee in the Senior Category

Cliff and Randy at the Spirit of NH Awards2022 – Awarded by Volunteer NH in the 2022 “Spirit of NH” awards

This event recognizes those who go above and beyond the call to serve throughout the Granite State, shining a spotlight on the often unsung heroes among us in front of an audience of their families, friends, colleagues, and the greater community. This award recognizes individual volunteers ages 65+.