Last Thursday night, Milton City Hall hosted the annual City Volunteer Dinner, recognizing residents for their service to the community. The event honored numerous volunteers for their time and commitment, with special acknowledgments given to individuals whose contributions were considered especially significant.
Mayor Peyton Jamison, City Councilmembers Phil Cranmer and Jan Jacobus, and State Representative Jan Jones attended the event, greeting guests and expressing appreciation for their service. Volunteers from a variety of local organizations, including the Milton First Responders Foundation and the Milton Historical Society, were among those recognized.
According to the City of Milton, award highlights included the Milton Historical Society receiving the Legacy Award in recognition of its work preserving and commemorating the city’s history. Jeff Dufresne, the society’s President Emeritus, has guided the organization in a range of activities, including educational presentations and the installation of historical markers.
Individually, the Silver Horseshoe of Service awards were presented to three residents for their volunteer contributions. Jaclyn Moore, who has logged more than 400 volunteer hours since 2022, was recognized for her work at the local library and her musical performances at a senior living center. Kim O’Brien was honored for her roles at the Milton Senior Center, including teaching, leading games, and founding the center’s Writing Club. Jack Miller received the award for his involvement with his church and other local organizations.
The evening’s highest honor, the Golden Horseshoe of Service Award, was presented to Robyn Pinto. Pinto was recognized for her work with the Milton First Responders Foundation, including fundraising efforts that have raised over $1 million, supported in part by state legislation allowing dollar-for-dollar tax credit donations. In addition, she established the Loving Others Thru Service Home foundation in 2023, which provides support for individuals experiencing homelessness in downtown Atlanta.
In addition to individual recognitions, volunteer groups were also honored. The "Mama Bears," a group of mothers from Cambridge High, received the Volunteer Group of the Year award for organizing homecoming activities through their first JamBEARee event, which successfully engaged the community, according to the City of Milton.
