MADISON, Wis. (May 1, 2014) – Kathy Kollath, from Verona, WI, was awarded the 2024 Presidential Award of Excellence in the category of Volunteer Services during celebrations held at Red Cross-national headquarters in Washington, D.C. on April 10 and 11, 2024.
The Presidential Award for Excellence is presented to an individual or group of Red Cross employees or volunteers who demonstrate exceptional performance or service in support of the Red Cross multi-faceted mission. Nominee’s actions must go beyond meeting organizational goals and expectations and be exemplary of the highest level of commitment toward the successful delivery of the Red Cross mission.
“It is a great honor that we received this award,” said Kollath. “Being recognized and acknowledged is a true statement of a great organization that values helping others and embracing the volunteer process.”
Kollath has been a Red Cross volunteer since 2016 and works behind the scenes to support our Wisconsin Region Volunteer Services and the National Headquarters (NHQ) Volunteer Services team. Her position specifically supports the Volunteer Intake Processing Center (VIPC), a network of volunteers positioned across the country who work together to guide potential new volunteers through the intake process. Kollath is one of six volunteers throughout the country who received this team award.
In 2023, the American Red Cross received nearly 187,000 volunteer applications. All applications are processed through the VIPC. This team of six supports individuals who need assistance with completing their volunteer application. They take approximately 850 calls per month from new volunteers providing one on one support, the team averages 10,000 calls per year. They also logged 14,000 individualized emails to assist prospective volunteers with their applications.
“This is an outstanding achievement,” said Kyle Kriegl, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Wisconsin Southwest Chapter. “We’re proud to celebrate Kathy Kollath, an individual who has given her time, talent and many years of service to help deliver our lifesaving mission.”
The Red Cross of Wisconsin is honored to have Kathy Kollath on our team as she is a true reflection of the Red Cross mission helping others through the volunteer intake process.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
