Habitat for Humanity Announces Achievement Award Winners
On Friday, Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka honored more than 100 incredible volunteers, Women Build teams, mentors, and community partners at our Habitat Achievement Awards celebration.
The evening highlighted our Blueprint for the Future and featured a powerful homeowner story that reminded us why we do this work—building stability, opportunity, and lasting impact for families across Central Florida.
👉 Read the full press release: https://lnkd.in/eTT76b6f
📸 Event photos from the celebration can be viewed here: https://lnkd.in/e4nXcWCD
Habitat for Humanity Announces Achievement Award Winners
Volunteers, Women Build Teams, Mentors, and Partners Honored at Annual Celebration
ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. (April 28, 2026) – Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka announced the winners of its Habitat Achievement Awards at a ceremony held on April 24, 2026 at Eastmonte Park Civic Center in Altamonte Springs, FL. Over 100 Central Florida volunteers were honored, including special recognition for those who have gone above and beyond in their efforts.
Habitat for Humanity Seminole-Apopka’s slate of Achievement Award Recipients for 2026 include:
| Education Partner of the Year | SeacoastBank |
| Mentorship Council Volunteer of the Year | Windi Kenroy |
| Selection Committee Volunteer of the Year | Charlie Plaza |
| Good Samaritan Partner of the Year | AdventHealth |
| Rosalynn & Jimmy Carter Legacy Award | Denny Vandendriessche |
| Corporate Partner of the Year | Wharton-Smith, Inc. |
| Construction Volunteer Group of the Year | Annunciation Catholic Church |
| Construction Volunteer of the Year | Ben Wright |
| Faith Partner of the Year | LifeWay Church |
| Women Build Presenting Sponsor | One Florida Bank |
| Women Build Winningest Expansion Team | One Florida Bank Change Makers |
| Women Build Top Fundraiser | Susan Rich |
| Women Build Most Creative Fundraising | Be the Good |
| Women Build Most Spirited Team | Gseay, Inc. |
| Women Build Traveling Trophy | Wondrous Women |
Email: ljunkerman@habitat-sa.org
Visit Website
Sorry for the interruption but please take 1 minute to read this. The news depends on it.
Did you know each article on Oviedo Community News takes anywhere from 10-15 hours to produce and edit and costs between $325 and $600? Your support makes it possible.
We believe that access to local news is a right, not a privilege, which is why our journalism is free for everyone. But we rely on readers like you to keep this work going. Your contribution keeps us independent and dedicated to our community.
If you believe in the value of local journalism, please make a tax-deductible contribution today or choose a monthly gift to help us plan for the future.
Thank you for supporting Oviedo Community News!
With gratitude,
Megan Stokes, OCN editor-in-chief
Thank you for reading! Before you go...
We are interested about hearing news in our community! Let us know what's happening!
Share a story!
Support local news!
Choose a monthly amount
Hometown Hero
Community Champion
Golden Rooster Society
Custom Amount
Please contact us directly for donations over $5000
Please enter an amount of $5 or above.
Minimum amount of $5Thank you for your support!
Related Articles
Three Winter Springs High School students selected for EA’s 2026 Get in the Game STEAM Camp
Three Winter Springs High School students were among the 20 Central Florida students selected to participate in EA Orlando’s 2026 Get in the Game STEAM Camp.
Second Harvest, No Kid Hungry Expand Drive-Up Summer Meal Program
Building on the success of a pilot program launched last year in Lake County, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida has teamed up with No Kid Hungry Florida for a second consecutive summer to expand access to free and nutritious meals, this time for children in the rural communities of Seminole County.
DUDA Donates $50,000 to Support Adaptive Swim Lessons at Oviedo YMCA
As DUDA celebrates 100 years of serving communities across Florida and beyond, the fifth-generation, family-operated real estate and agriculture company is investing in water safety and inclusion by donating $50,000 to support adaptive swim lessons at the Oviedo YMCA.