WICHITA — A Thomas County woman has been named one of the state’s 19 recipients of the Kansas Health Foundation Civic Health Heroes award.
According to the Kansas Health Foundation, Bev Vaughn has been a blood drive coordinator for almost 10 years. Pink Lady volunteer for nine years. Vaughn also volunteers at church and other times of need in the community.
The annual Kansas Health Foundation Civic Health Heroes awards are part of ongoing efforts by the KHF to recognize individuals who make a difference in the lives of those around them.
“The spirit of community is best exemplified by lending a helping hand, going the extra mile or taking on the roles no one else wants or thinks to do,” said Steve Coen, KHF president and CEO. “It’s a pleasure to honor and recognize this year’s Civic Health Heroes. Each and every one of them demonstrates a commitment and character that needs to be celebrated.”
Here are the 19 recipients of the 2018 KHF Civic Health Hero awards, as well as their home county:
Brenda Amaro, Sedgwick County
Claudia Amaro, Sedgwick County
Tracia Banuelos, Sedgwick County
Joan Boswell, Kingman County
Brittany Crabtree, Shawnee County
Jessica Gerlach, Sumner County
Roger Haug, Nemaha County
Joni Hiatt, Johnson County
Rosina Houle, Douglas County
Dr. Nizar Kibar, Sedgwick County
Jenifer McDonald, Crawford County
Brittany Moore, Shawnee County
Judy Nehar, Shawnee County
Heather Wright Renick, Finney/Gray counties
Susan Schultz, Cherokee County
Matthew Shepherd, Lyon/Chase counties
Jeanette Siemens, Pratt County
Luisa Taylor, Sedgwick County
Bev Vaughn, Thomas County
Nominations for the Civic Health Heroes program are accepted each year during National Volunteer Week, which this year was April 15-21. Final award recipients are then selected based on received nominations.