2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award Recipients
Outstanding Volunteers in Greene County Are Recognized
April 15th, 2024 (Snow Hill, NC) – The North Carolina Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service has presented the 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Service Award to Lynwood Bunn, Robert Daugherty, Lemuel Allan Harper, Tony Shingleton, and Melva Lee Taylor from Greene County. The Governor’s Volunteer Service Award honors people who have shown concern and compassion for their neighbors by making a significant contribution to their community through volunteer service. The award was created in the Office of the Governor in 1979 to honor outstanding volunteers throughout the State. Recipients will be honored at the Greene County Commissioners Meeting on Monday, April 15th at 7pm. Commissioner’s Meetings are held at the Greene County Communications Center, 312 SE Second Street, Snow Hill, NC.
Local award recipients and a description of their volunteer service: Lynwood Bunn: Lynwood Bunn was nominated in the areas of Individual & Volunteer Fire Chief. Lynwood was nominated by Jason Chase and Todd Whaley, members of the Snow Hill Rural Fire Department for his dedication as Fire Chief with the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department over the past 12 years, and always being available to lend a hand to those in need.
Robert Daugherty: Robert Daugherty was nominated in the areas of Senior, Individual, Disaster, and Lifetime Achievement. Robert was nominated by Billy Adams and Russ Britt–members of the Scuffleton Rural Fire Association and Derek Burress–County Commissioner, for his commitment to educating rural fire and rescue departments, and service since 2005 as Volunteer and now chief of the Scuffleton Rural Fire Association. In addition to formal instruction, Robert has over 30 years of experience as a fireman and EMT.
Lemuel Allan Harper: Allan Harper was nominated in the areas of Senior, Individual, and Lifetime Achievement. Allan was nominated by Lloyd Carter Jr. and Teresa Burress, members of the Fort Run Volunteer Fire Department for support of community and those in need as a Deacon and Trustee for Davis Grove Baptist Church, active volunteer with the NC Horse Council, Hurricane Katrina Relief Volunteer, and active member of Fort Run Volunteer Fire Department. Allan has also volunteered with many groups in NC to include the NC High School Rodeo, NC Trail Challenge, Masonic Lodge, Shriners Horse Patrol, and most recently, provided use of his livestock and equipment for a successful fundraiser for the Greene County Senior Center in Snow Hill.
Tony Shingleton: Tony Shingleton was nominated in the areas of Individual and Lifetime Achievement. Tony Shingleton was nominated by Lynwood Bunn-SHVFD, Greg Johnson-HVFD, and Derek Burress-Commissioner for a lifetime of selfless volunteerism including his service with the Snow Hill Volunteer Fire Department and using his culinary skills and equipment to support countless community plate sales for Churches, Fire Departments, and families in need. Tony’s compassion for other serves the whole community,regardless of race, religion, or background, which epitomizes the true ethos of this award.
Melva Lee Taylor: Melva Lee Taylor was nominated in the areas of Individual, Health & Human Services, Lifetime Achievement, Seniors, and Historically Underserved Populations. Melva was nominated by Anna Moore and Renate Harper, staff members at the Greene County Senior Center. Volunteering at the Senior Center since 2007, she averages at least 5 hours a week managing the weekly Jewelry Making Classes and organizing Produce Distribution on Tuesdays to include sorting and supervising as participants select items of produce. Miss Lee, as affectionately known, is a wonderful volunteer, helping others with craft projects and activities on a daily basis.
