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.
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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
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