Banquet to Recognize Forsyth County Volunteers

The sixth annual Celebration of Hands awards banquet will recognize Forsyth County volunteers who give back by working with local organizations and agencies that serve the community.

The Forsyth County Community Connection (FCCC), tonight's sponsor, is a local non-profit organization committed to helping people link to appropriate resources that can meet their needs.

"This special event gives us the opportunity to recognize and honor the volunteers that make our community great," said John Clark, 2012 president of the Community Connection. "Every year volunteers spend hundreds, sometimes thousands, of hours mentoring young people who need role models, organizing food pantries, responding to vulnerable seniors, and helping families in need, just to name a few of the many they serve.”

, family members, and representatives of local non-profit partners were honored for “Volunteer of the Year” from individuals and small businesses to civic organizations and corporate partners. 

"We encourage the citizens of Forsyth County to join us at this year's awards banquet to celebrate volunteerism and help us say thank you the volunteers who devote so much time and effort helping others and making our entire community a better place to live. It will be an inspiring and uplifting evening,"
Clark said.

The 2012 Celebration of Hands will be held at the in Cumming from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $27 for adults and $13 for children 12 and under.

Nicole Morgan, executive director of the Community Connection added, "This is our opportunity to show our volunteers how much we appreciate them."

For more information, Nicole can be reached at 770-205-1697 or register for the banquet online.