VOLUNTEER Awards

Christine Corrigan-McCarthy, our Barn Volunteer Award recipient, began in January of 2018. Her dedication shines, especially when it comes to helping as a member of the Sunday morning horse care team. Chris has only missed one feeding and that was Christmas Day! She cares deeply for the horses and her willingness to help in any way makes a big impact. We are fortunate for all of Chris’ contributions.

Mykenzie Parker has dedicated over 300 hours of her time helping year-round since 2019. She exemplifies the spirit of the Davidson Youth Service Award through leadership, peer mentorship, and dedication in all capacities of program at High Hopes. We are excited to see where Mykenzie’s passion takes her within the industry.

Since 2016, Katey Mann has shared over 500 hours with participants. Whether sidewalking in a lesson, or assisting with unmounted activities, she brings a supportive energy to the barn. She knows when to challenge her participants and when to offer them help, enabling them to achieve their personal best. Katey shines as our Nancy Cash Program Volunteer Award, invaluable to our participants and to High Hopes.

Elaine Wiatr is a welcoming face at the front desk, greeting participants and directing traffic with calm assurance. She is always willing to fill open shifts when her busy schedule allows, and she has attended extra information sessions to learn as much as possible about High Hopes and the High Hopes herd. We are lucky to have Elaine in the High Hopes family, and embodies our Office Volunteer Award!

High Hopes celebrates Rachel Fearnley with the Event Volunteer of the Year Award. Rachel serves on the Development Committee sharing her marketing expertise and creative drive. She has been our first call for sound advice, perspective and insight on a decision or endeavor. Rachel and her firm, Dreamscapes, have been instrumental in creating the June Benefit event’s vision and design direction, working tirelessly to improve the Bash’s impact and ensure its success. Rachel truly lives by her firm’s mission to - “dream big, inspire others.”