Volunteer O'Fallon

10/13/2026

Last but not least, our final awards of this year's Volunteer Recognition Banquet goes to...

Volunteer of the Year – Rick Dotson
Recognized for his leadership and dedication to preserving O'Fallon's history through the Historic Preservation Commission and numerous community projects.

Ambassador of the Year – Dave Hinman
Honored for his decades of public service and continued advocacy for O'Fallon and local government.

10/12/2026

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Family of the Year and Motivated Volunteer Professional awards!

Family of the Year – The Mannion Family
Recognized for their shared commitment to serving through CERT and numerous community events.

Motivated Volunteer Professional – Keith Koester
Honored for his extensive involvement in City events, advisory boards, historic preservation, and community service.

10/11/2026

Congratulations to the following awardees from the 2026 Volunteer Recognition Banquet!

Youth Leadership Award – Ethan Hornback
Recognized for his hard work, reliability, and dedication while serving at the Renaud Center through the Summer Team Employment Program (STEP).

IMPACT Award – O'Fallon Docent Program
Honored for preserving and sharing our community's history through educational tours of O'Fallon's historic buildings.

Team Excellence Award – Citizens First Division
Recognized for consistently going above and beyond to welcome, assist, and support our volunteers at City Hall. They create a positive experience for the volunteers (and staff alike) that are serving throughout our City.

10/10/2026

Today, we’re celebrating our incredible Years of Service honorees, recognizing volunteers who have dedicated years to serving the O’Fallon community! Each year of service represents countless hours, meaningful contributions, and a lasting commitment to making our community a better place. We are so grateful for the dedication and loyalty of these volunteers and proud to celebrate the incredible impact they have made over the years. Thank you for continuing to serve, inspire, and make a difference!

5 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Molly Ameis
Lia Guagliardo
Dawn Hawbaker
Brandon Kiesling

10 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Ankur Patel
Mike Pheney

15 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Brandon Buford
Mike Nunnery
Peggy Pheney
Lori Stock

20 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Don Detrich

25 YEARS OF SERVICE:
Stan Patton
Curt Seymour

10/09/2026

Congratulations to our O'Fallon Volunteer Service Award honorees! These outstanding volunteers reached a significant milestone in service hours within a single year, earning Bronze and Silver-level recognition for their dedication and commitment to serving our community. Their countless hours of time, talent, and service have made a meaningful difference in O’Fallon. We are incredibly grateful for all they do and proud to celebrate this remarkable accomplishment!

BRONZE (100-249 hours of service):
Sheila Dunn
Bill Gardner
Keith Koester
Michael Mannion
Ed Murat
Mark Palermo
Peggy Pheney
Susan Riggs
Tom Riggs
Jackson Seiffert
Tony Zona

SILVER (250-499 hours of service and 500+ hours for groups):
Cheryl Rowland
Theresa Willams
O'Fallon Missouri Police Department - CERT Program

10/08/2026

Our Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet would not happen without the support of our vendors and partners. From the planning and preparation, to the food, decorations, entertainment, and countless behind-the-scenes details, your support helped us create a special evening celebrating the incredible volunteers who give so much to our community.

A huge THANK YOU to all who made this year one to remember!

Catering: The Christy Banquet Center & Catering
Musical Entertainment: Steven Stockman & Jared Kaiser
Musical Performance: O'Fallon Theatre Works - OTW Troupe
Invocation: Dr. Pastor Brandon Kiesling
Handmade Wooden America250 Flag: John Reecht
Appreciation Gift: ElviCo Apparel
Awards: Trophy Outlet STL
Venue: O'Fallon Parks & Recreation - O'Day Lodge
Annual Video & Photography: City of O'Fallon - Government - Communications Department

10/07/2026

What a wonderful time we had celebrating the incredible people who make our community stronger! Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Annual Volunteer Recognition Banquet and, most importantly, thank you to each and every volunteer who gives their time, talents, and heart to making a difference in O’Fallon.

Volunteers - Your service matters more than you know, and we are so grateful for everything you do throughout the year. From the big moments to those behind-the-scenes, your impact can be seen all across our community.

We hope you enjoy this look back at another amazing year of service. Be sure to watch our Annual Volunteer Video and celebrate the people who make Volunteer O’Fallon so special! 🇺🇸
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10/07/2026

We are still looking for volunteers to help out at Food Truck Fright...if you dare.

Your mission? Help keep things organized, welcome guests, and make sure the ADA parking lot runs smoothly! No tricks, just a great opportunity to jump into some fall fun.

When? This Friday
Where? Dames Park
Come lend a hand, meet some great people, and help make this event a little more accessible for everyone.

Hurry and sign up here: https://ofallonmo.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1214371 before this opportunity disappears!

09/22/2026

We are currently looking for community partners willing to serve as a collection site for our annual Cornucopia of Care food drive happening October 26th-November 20th.

During the drive, we will be collecting non-perishable food items to support our local food pantries serving individuals and families in our community.

We are looking for collection sites who can accept donations from the public or host an internal drive with employees.

Who can be a community partner?
Businesses, Organizations, Neighborhood Groups, local sports groups.

Interested in helping us make the holidays a little brighter for families? Please reach out to us at [email protected]

Together we can make this a meaningful impact for families in our community

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09/17/2026

The holiday season will be here before we know it, and we need a few helping hands to get holiday lights prepped for the Celebration of Lights.

We're looking for volunteers to help tie holiday lights together and prepare them for installation. It's a fabulous way to be a part of this beautiful O'Fallon Tradition!

Event details and sign-up opportunities can be found here: https://ofallonmo.galaxydigital.com/need/detail/?need_id=1303544