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Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award

Nancy Glenn The Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award is presented each year to an outstanding individual (or couple) who has given of his or her time and talents in making Matthews a better community through community service. The award is given in memory of Nancy Glenn who passed away in December 2006. Nancy was a hardworking dedicated individual who was known for her love of the Matthews community. She had served on the Matthews Human Services Council and worked with many other civic groups. She owned the Matthews News and Record for a number of years and had worked as Executive Director of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. The first Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award was presented to her family in 2007-2008.


2021-2022 Nancy Glenn Award

This year's Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award is presented to Nate Huggins.

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2021-2022 Nate Huggins

Nate Huggins
Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award Recipient

The Matthews Human Services Council chose Nate Huggins for the Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award for 2021-2022. Nate is the former CEO of Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care that he co-founded with his wife, Vivian, in 1998.

Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care is a non-profit organization serving Mecklenburg, Union, Cabarrus and York counties caring for senior and disabled adults and disabled veterans.

Nate portrays a strong faith in God, a love for his family and his community and a calling to serve those who served others. His passion to serve seniors, disabled adults and veterans began as an idea to fill a gap in need in the Matthews community. He wanted a place that seniors felt loved, important, respected and valued while receiving the best possible care. Nate has been quoted as saying “There shouldn’t be a penalty for getting old. Our seniors should be celebrated as they have a wealth of wisdom and knowledge to be shared.”

Former Mayor of Matthews, Lee Myers, recalls “In 1998 a young man met with me in the mayor’s office at Matthews Town Hall. He had a vision to provide support for our senior citizens. He asked nothing for himself. Nate Huggins has spent the last 24 years giving to our senior community. Matthews is a better place as a direct result of Nate. Nancy Glenn will smile when Nate receives the recognition he deserves.”

Nate’s love of community is apparent as you will see him at various events around town sharing his passion. Nate’s vision, his heart and his drive to make things happen is his special gift to our community!



Nomination Information

Nominees will be evaluated using the following criteria:

Eligibility: resident of Matthews or surrounding area
For nominating deadlines contact info@matthewshsc.org

Mail completed form to:
Matthews Human Services Council
P.O. Box 2953
Matthews, NC 28106

OR

Email completed form to info@matthewshsc.org

Nomination Form

More information regarding nominating criteria and submission details may be obtained here. Print nomination form.


Recipients of the Nancy Glenn Community
Servant Award


Please click on recipient's name or photo to view details about the community service contributions made by each Nancy Glenn Award Recipient.

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2020-21 Natisha Rivera-Patrick

Natisha Rivera-Patrick
2020-21 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2018-19 Karla Ennis

Karla Ennis
2018-2019 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2016-17 Bill Helms

Bill Helms
2016-2017 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2014-15 Gail Rothschild

Gail Rothschild
2014-2015 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2012-13 Brenda Messera

Brenda Messera
2012-2013 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2010-11 Paula Lester

Paula Lester
2010-2011 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2008-09 Aana Lisa Whatley

Aana Lisa Whatley
2008-2009 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2019-20 Sue Sproat

Sue Sproat
2019-2020 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2017-18 Tina Whitley

Tina Whitley
2017-2018 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2015-16 Iris DeVore

Iris DeVore
2015-2016 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2013-14 Jack Jarrell

Mr. Jack Jarrell
2013-2014 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2011-12 Miss Margaret Phillips

Miss Margaret Phillips
2011-2012 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2009-10 Joy McGuire

Joy McGuire
2009-2010 Recipient

Nancy Glenn Award Recipient 2007-08 The Family of Nancy Glenn

The Family of Nancy Glenn
2007-2008 Recipient

Slideshow - See Our Past Presentations of the Nancy Glenn Award

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