Johnston County Volunteer Honored With Governor’s Medallion Award For Service

RALEIGH, N.C. – Johnston County volunteer Jagwinder Sandhu was among the North Carolinians recently recognized with the Governor’s Medallion Award for Volunteer Service, the state’s highest honor for volunteerism.

Sandhu, representing the Atlantic Coast Sikh Association Gurdawara Sahib, was honored during a ceremony May 11 at the North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh. The award is presented annually by the NC Commission on Volunteerism and Community Service (VolunteerNC).

A total of 23 individuals and three organizations from 24 counties across North Carolina received the award this year for their service and commitment to their communities.

“I am proud to recognize these outstanding volunteers whose service has strengthened communities across North Carolina,” Governor Josh Stein said in a statement. “Their generosity and their commitment to helping others reflect the very best of our state, and I hope their example inspires more people to get involved and make a difference.”

VolunteerNC officials said this year’s recipients were recognized for efforts ranging from disaster relief and food insecurity programs to literacy initiatives, mentoring, health care support, and senior services.

VolunteerNC Executive Director Briles Johnson said the recipients represent “extraordinary volunteers from across North Carolina who serve selflessly and are incredibly dedicated to their communities.”

Sandhu was recognized for volunteer service connected to the Atlantic Coast Sikh Association Gurdawara Sahib in Johnston County.

Other recipients honored this year included Angie Yilling of Wake County, Anthony Hopkins of Nash County, the Phi Alpha Alpha Chapter of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. of Wayne County, and Harvey Knowles of Duplin County, highlighting volunteer efforts making an impact across eastern North Carolina.