The Alta Hermodson Heart & Soul Volunteer of the Year Award is awarded to a RiverView volunteer who exemplifies the RiverView Health Auxiliary’s mission of volunteerism and service to RiverView Health. The award was created in 2003. It is named after Alta Hermodson, who volunteered in her church, library, hospital, nursing home, and museum. The nominee must volunteer at RiverView Health. His or her activities should not only benefit RiverView Health but also serve as an inspirational example of healthcare volunteerism. Judging is done by the Auxiliary Board and is based on the nominee’s dedication and service to RiverView Health.
This year’s winner of the Alta Hermodson Heart & Soul Award is Deb Normandin. Deb Normandin is an exceptional volunteer and is the first one to volunteer to lend a helping hand. She is an excellent example of what the “Alta Hermodson Heart & Soul Award” stands for. Deb is a dedicated volunteer and has a positive attitude that reflects on everyone around her. She always has a smile and is willing to help wherever needed. Deb is the perfect example of a giving, loving person who not only gives with her heart, talents, and time but always is there to help everyone. Deb is a dedicated volunteer at the Limited Addition Gift Shop and serves as treasurer on the Auxiliary Board. Deb volunteers many hours in the gift shop, plus she is the head of the sewing group. They are responsible for making baby blankets, Christmas stockings for babies born at RiverView to go home in, protection aprons for the Care Center, and multiple other sewing projects for the comfort of hospital and care center patients. Deb even made masks for gift shop volunteers to wear. Her unselfish volunteerism is an asset to RiverView Auxiliary and RiverView Health.
