Society and Community

League City honored volunteer firefighter Daniel Gibbs with its 2026 Art Hewitt Volunteer Spirit Award for more than 20 years of service.

Jonasi Singehebhuye founded Acts of Random Kindness Victoria in 2012 and is a finalist for Australia’s Kindest Person 2026.

Retired teacher Anya Pitts was highly commended at the 2026 Oxfordshire volunteer awards for helping adults build literacy skills and confidence.

Raihaanah Ahmed co-founded St Albans Community Pantry in 2020. Its volunteers rescue surplus food and help hundreds of local residents.

Marsha Coppola was named Thorold Sport Volunteer of the Year after nearly two decades supporting local youth hockey, baseball and recreation.

Seven Hills Home Care Services caregiver Helen Cohen has been named Outstanding Homemaker of the Year for compassionate support of people at home.

Eddie, a Labrador guide dog supporting Luis Rodriguez’s independence, won the 2026 American Humane Hero Dog Award. Discover their inspiring partnership.

NFLPA Community MVP Christian Kuntz and his wife Heather donated $10,000 to a Pittsburgh school resource room supporting students and families.

WNBA star Paige Bueckers received the 2026 Dawn Staley Community Leadership Award for efforts supporting youth sports, education and food access.

Sudanese researcher Taghried Abdelmagid founded Share the Knowledge–Sudan, a mentoring and education initiative recognized by the 2026 Nature Awards.