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Volunteer of the Year Awards
Volunteers are vital to DFPS in helping to achieve its mission. Each year thousands of volunteers give countless hours of service to help protect the most vulnerable Texans.
DFPS Volunteer of the Year awards are given to a volunteer, an intern, and volunteer groups. We are pleased to announce award recipients below.
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
2025 Biggest Heart Award
Awarded to Phi Theta Kappa
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an individual who has volunteered for DFPS.
2024 Biggest Heart Award
Awarded to Addison Brant
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an individual who has volunteered for DFPS.
2024 Helping Hands Award
Awarded to Texoma Community Credit Union
This award recognizes the outstanding service of a community group who has volunteered for DFPS.
2024 World Changer Award
Awarded to Inaya Sheikh
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an intern who has volunteered for DFPS.
2023 Biggest Heart Award
Awarded to Jennifer Kremer-Oliva
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an individual who has volunteered for DFPS.
2023 Helping Hands Award
Awarded to Might Men of Jerusalem
This award recognizes the outstanding service of a community group who has volunteered for DFPS.
2023 World Changer Award
Awarded to Julianna Hooper
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an intern who has volunteered for DFPS.
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