2025 MRC V.I.S.I.O.N. Recognition

The Medical Reserve Corps V.I.S.I.O.N. (Valuing Individuals Serving with Integrity, Outreach, and Nobility) Recognitions showcase individuals and units who exemplify the values and spirit of the MRC. They celebrate the exceptional contributions of MRC volunteers whose integrity, service, and commitment to their communities truly stand out. The work of these volunteers strengthens public health and disaster response across the country. Below you'll find descriptions of this year's recognitions.

The Community Preparedness and Resilience Category
Winner
Southeast Nebraska
Honorable Mentions
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Pierce County
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The Community Response Category
Winner
Southwest Virginia
Honorable Mentions
Maricopa County Department of Public Health
Northeast Region MRC - Disaster Mental Health Strike Team
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The Innovator Category
Winner
Northeast Region MRC - Carter County DART Strike Team
Honorable Mentions
Ventura County
Public Health Reserve Corps
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The Outstanding MRC Preparedness and Resilience Volunteer Category
Winner
John Jennings, Oklahoma County
Honorable Mentions
Barbara Nyenhuis, Lowcountry
Dr. Samuel Tate, Peninsula
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The Outstanding MRC Responder Category
Winner
Elizabeth Hughes, Peninsula
Honorable Mentions
Patricia Thumann, Georgia East Metro
Shelby Blevins, Northeast Region
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The Mentor Category
Winner
Suz Roam, Southwest Utah
Honorable Mentions
Amy Dalness, New Mexico Statewide
Noelle Broadnax, University of Georgia
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The Outstanding MRC Housing/ Sponsoring Organization Category
Winner
Fairfax County Health Department
Honorable Mentions
Ventura County Health Care Agency, Ventura County
Atlantic County Health Department, Atlantic County
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The Outstanding MRC Partner Organization (or Partnership) Category
Winner
Rutland City Outreach Care Team
Honorable Mentions
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services of Denton County
Recovery Café, Public Health Reserve Corps-Seattle & King
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The MRC Picture of the Year Category
Winner
Norfolk, VA
Honorable Mentions
Chesapeake, VA
Oklahoma County, OK
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The New Leader Category
Winner
Latina Randall, Fulton County
Honorable Mentions
Jackson Lieb, Norfolk County
Catie Larsen, Loup Basin
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The State Coordinator Category
Winner
Bobbie MacKenzie, New Mexico
Honorable Mentions
Jack Porter, New York
Michael Magner, Virginia
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The Elizabeth Fitch Category
Winner
Diana Myrvang, MRC of Southwest Vermont
Honorable Mentions
Lara Cash, Virginia
Warren Villagomez, CNMI
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