WSIU is proud to announce winners of the One Region, All Neighbors campaign recognizing people who exemplify kindness and compassion in their communities.
WSIU is proud to announce winners of the One Region, All Neighbors campaign recognizing people who exemplify kindness and compassion in their communities.
WSIU’s initiative promotes neighborliness as an important aspect of community involvement and public service. WSIU honors people who are making positive contributions to quality of life in our region. WSIU recognizes individuals and groups in five categories:
INDIVIDUAL | YOUTH | EDUCATION | BUSINESS | ORGANIZATION
The ‘Good Neighbor’ award winners are recognized with a Good Neighbor Award for their outstanding contributions in their communities.
Winners
INDIVIDUAL
Jason Powell, Marion
Nominated by Julie Campbell, West Frankfort
EDUCATOR
Julie Wittenborn-Sikorski, Ava
Nominated by Murphysboro & Trico School District colleagues April Bartnick, Meteicha Green, and Cindy Hepp.
YOUTH
Draegan Bandy, Carterville
Nominated by Brian Flath, Carterville
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Carmalita Cahill for The Carbondale Warming Center
Nominated by Aur Beck, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Nancy Maxwell, Carbondale
Nominated by co-workers from The Women’s Center; Virginia Golz, Jasmine Creek, Emily Killen, and Rachel Brenningmeyer, Carbondale
EDUCATOR
Dr. Mingqing Xiao, Carbondale
Nominated by Edward Benyas, Carbondale
YOUTH
Violet Fager, Carbondale
Nominated by Brian Flath, Carterville
BUSINESS
Cristaudo’s, Carbondale
Nominated by Robin Haller, Carbondale
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
The Boys & Girls Club of Southern Illinois
Nominated by Stephanie Wood, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Stan Newnam, Mt. Vernon
Nominated by Angela Schrum
EDUCATOR
Andrea Mooneyham, Carterville
Nominated by Kelly Webb
BUSINESS
David Mattingly, Herrin Drug, Herrin
Nominated by Teresa Isaacs
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Tim Coulson, Volunteer cook at Herrin House of Hope
Nominated by House of Hope Team Leader, John Steve
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Glenn & Jo Poshard, Poshard Foundation for Abused Children
Nominated by Robin Haller, Murphysboro
INDIVIDUAL
Aur Beck, Carbondale
Nominated by Gregory Kupiec, Jackson County
BUSINESS
Wellco, LLC, Mt Vernon
Nominated by an anonymous individual
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
The Poshard Foundation for Abused Children, Carterville
Nominated by Robin Haller, Murphysboro
EDUCATOR
Jennifer Randolph Bollinger, Makanda
Nominated by Ron Naversen, Makanda
YOUTH
Jaden Saunders, Springfield
Nominated by Tiffani Saunders, Springfield
INDIVIDUAL
Diane Barton, Marion
Nominated by Juanita Tarver, Marion
BUSINESS
Quatros Pizza, Carbondale
Nominated by Missy Brown, Marion
EDUCATOR
Justin Schoof, Carbondale
Nominated by Leslie Duram, Carbondale
YOUTH
Carterville HS Interact Club, Carterville
Nominated by Brian Flath, Carterville
INDIVIDUAL
Delores Landreth, Jonesboro
Nominated by Red Martin, Anna
BUSINESS
Diamond Designs of Marion, Marion
Nominated by Diane C. King, Marion
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Rainbow Café
Tara Bell-Janowick, Board Chair, Johnston City
Nominated by O.J. Duncan, Carbondale
EDUCATOR
Betsy Brown, Carbondale
Nominated by Robin Haller, Carbondale
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
The Science Center of Southern Illinois, Carbondale
Nominated by Ron Naversen, Makanda
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Girl Scouts of Southern IL, Glen Carbon
Nominated by Kim Vrooman
INDIVIDUAL
Scott Martin, Murphysboro
Nominated by Paul Waterman, Carbondale
BUSINESS
Cinderella’s Threads, Olney
Nominated by Brandy Jellison, Olney
EDUCATOR
Cheryl Harris, Herrin
Nominated by Jené Simmons, Desoto
YOUTH
Mya Benoit, Carterville
Nominated by Dan Bearden, Sesser
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Shawnee Quilters, Carterville
Nominated by Robin Haller, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Ken Mayberry, Makanda
Nominated by Dorcy Prosser, Carbondale
BUSINESS
Silkworm, Murphysboro
Nominated by Michelle Garthe, Murphysboro
EDUCATOR
Tim Fink, Carbondale
Nominated by Edward Benyas, Carbondale
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Varsity Center for the Arts – Allen Arnold, Foundation Leader, Carbondale
Nominated by Charlie Howe, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Olga Weidner, Carbondale
Nominated by Kristen Kordecki, Carbondale
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Jane Harmon and Dr. Mary Jo Oldham, Shawneetown, leaders of Old St. Mary’s Church Restoration and Museum
Nominated by Nina Wargel, Eldorado
EDUCATOR
Eric Combs, Olney
Nominated by Brady Jellison, Olney
YOUTH
Preston Lerner, Herrin
Nominated by an anonymous individual
INDIVIDUAL
Harriet Simon, Carbondale
Nominated by Diana Brawley Sussman, Carbondale
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Oak Street Art Group, Murphysboro
Nominated by Tabitha Harris, Du Quion
EDUCATOR
Edward Benyas, Carbondale
Nominated by Ronald Naversen, Makanda
YOUTH
Abigail Fields, Carbondale
Nominated by Brittany Swims, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Elsie Speck, Carbondale
Nominated by Hugh Muldoon, Carbondale
YOUTH
Morgan Rowland, Godfrey
Nominated by Hugh Muldoon, Carbondale
EDUCATOR
Susan Barnes, Carbondale
Nominated by Kamea Rhine, Anna
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Neighborhood Action Group, Carbondale
Nominated by Sarah Heyer, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Nancy Schoenherr, Waggoner
Nominated by Martha Rose Rhine, Montgomery
INDIVIDUAL
Karina Neill, Carterville
Nominated by Jocelyn Popit, Carterville
BUSINESS
Wes Rogers Tire and Auto Service, Mt. Vernon
Nominated by Candy Howard, Mt. Vernon
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Feed My Sheep Community Kitchen at Bethel AME Church, Carbondale
Nominated by Susan Phillips, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Anonymous individual, Herrin
Nominated by Sherrill Gramse, Herrin
INDIVIDUAL
Sumera Makhdoom, Carbondale
Nominated by Jim Dooley, Carbondale
EDUCATOR
Jennifer Wilson, Ridgway
Nominated by Christine Lucille Raben, Ridgway
BUSINESS
Legence Bank, Eldorado
Nominated by Caritas Family Solutions, Carterville
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Stewards of Nature Facebook Group, Murphysboro
Nominated by Lori Allen, Carbondale
INDIVIDUAL
Hugh Muldoon, Carbondale
Nominated by Ron Naverson, Makanda and Lori Tian Sailiata, Carbondale
BUSINESS
Mid America Services, Carbondale
Nominated by Carolyn Cay Goering, Carbondale
EDUCATOR
Emily Rowley, Springfield
Nominated by Amber Lozzi, Springfield
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
Kinmundy-Alma Volunteer Fire Protection District, Kinmundy
Nominated by Ralph Sullens, Alma
INDIVIDUAL
Tom Harness, Carterville
Nominated by Missy Brown, Marion
BUSINESS
The Auto Shop, Carbondale
Nominated by Daniel P. Mattingly, Cambria
NON-PROFIT | COMMUNITY GROUP
The Center for Empowerment and Justice, Carbondale
FRED ROGERS:
America’s Favorite Neighbor
For over thirty years, Fred Rogers was broadcasted daily into homes and hearts via Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood. Although today he is best known as a soft-spoken, cardigan-wearing children’s television host, Fred Rogers’ career demonstrated the power of a kindness.
In honor of Fred Rogers legacy, WSIU’s One Region All Neighbors campaign aims to encourage community involvement and public service throughout the region.
Sponsored locally by:
