The J.G. Berry Volunteer Service Award is the most prestigious service award given by United Way of Northeast Mississippi.
The J.G. Berry Volunteer Service Award recognizes a United Way volunteer who has made a contribution of time, energy, and money in the likeness of Julius G. Berry, a founding member of United Way of Northeast Mississippi.
Julius G. Berry was a community leader who helped transition Tupelo Community Chest to Lee United Neighbors in the early 1960s. Mr. Berry also served as first chairman of the board and epitomized the United Way mission of increasing the organized capacity of people to care for one another. He had a sense of humor, a caring for the welfare of his fellow man, a giving of time and money, and set out to leave his part of the world a better place.
Use the form below to nominate a volunteer who has made a significant impact in their community.
PREVIOUS J.G. BERRY AWARD WINNERS
| 1979: Fred Massey |
1980: Charlie Mullinnix |
1981: Marion Cagle |
1982: Lucian Wood |
1983: Ernest Bowen |
| 1984: Charlie Robison |
1985: Bud Weaver |
1986: Paul Eason |
1987: Memory of A. E. “Pat” Patterson |
1988: Harold K. Hudson, M.D. |
| 1989: Jack Reed, Sr. |
1990: John A. “Red” Rasberry |
1991: Rodger Brown |
1992: Jack Reed, Jr. |
1993: Jessie E. Meeks |
| 1994: Guy W. Mitchell III |
1995: Mrs. Willie Alexander |
1996: W. O. Jones, Jr. |
1997: Mitch Waycaster |
1998: Johnnie Kelso |
| 1999: Bob Baughn |
2000: Scott Reed |
2001: Gary Beadles |
2002: Grace Clark |
2003: Eddie Wright |
| 2004: Loraine Wesson |
2005: Greg Pirkle |
2006: Zell Long |
2007: Memory of Jim Ingram |
2008: George Taylor |
| 2009: Cathy Robertson |
2010: Gerald Wages |
2011: Paul “Buzzy” Mize |
2012: Shane Hooper |
2013: Lisa Hawkins |
| 2014: Chauncey Godwin |
2015: Ted Moll |
2016: Jeff Cox |
2017: Buddy Montgomery |
2018: Burton B. “B.B.” Hosch |
Nominations are closed for the 2019 award. Thank you.