About Citizens Who Care
A Special Thanks To Our Sponsors ~ See Event Sponsors Here.
Each year, we honor remarkable individuals who embody the spirit of an "unsung hero" at our Citizens Who Care, Educator and Student of the Year Gala. This year's gala was held on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at the Andover Country Club.
Since its inception in 1996, the Citizens Who Care, Educator and Student of the Year program has celebrated those whose unwavering commitment to service truly represents the essence of volunteerism.
The 2025 honorees are:
- Ellen Arvidson
- Ajita Bhat
- Donald Cooper
- Mary Beth Ellis & Eric Olson - The Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Fund
- Amy Janovsky
- Martha Mahoney
- Susan K. McCready
- Shawna M. McCloskey & Kristine A. Arakelian
- Mark Morgan
- Buzz Stapczynski
The 2025 Educator of the Year is Julie Diehl, and the 2025 Student of the Year is Sofia Duran-Clark.
The Gala was a spectacular evening, featuring a lively cocktail hour with entertainment by the talented Andover High School Orchestra, a delicious plated dinner, inspiring award presentations, an exciting 50/50 raffle, and an impressive selection of over 100 silent auction items. A heartfelt thank you to our generous sponsors, the many silent auction donors whose contributions helped us achieve our fundraising goals, Andover TV for their exceptional videography skills in capturing the evening’s highlights and our guests. Stay tuned for highlights available from Andover TV and honoree bios which will be available soon!
Is there an unsung hero you’d like to nominate for next year’s honors? Share their story and help us celebrate those who make a difference by contacting Ann Ormond.
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To view the 2025 Citizens Who Care Gala produced by Andover TV: CLICK HERE
For a list of previous award recipients, check the drop-down menu under "Citizens Who Care" in the navigation bar above.
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