KSQM Radio 91.5FM hosted a special potluck awards luncheon on Aug. 3 where staff honored the radio station’s volunteers.

In all, 22 volunteers were presented individually with President Service Award pins for annual volunteer efforts at Sequim’s local radio station.

The President’s Volunteer Service Award is a volunteer awards program which encourages citizens to join a life of service and to receive national recognition and gratitude from the President of the United States.

The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program and the North Olympic Volunteer Corps, operated by Olympic Community Action Programs, a nonprofit organization, invite volunteers who are 55 and older — and those who are younger — to assist partner agencies in various volunteer positions that fit prior life or work experience.

Each year, the Clallam/Jefferson RSVP program recognizes volunteers for service achievement to volunteers who support local community programs, senior citizens, military veterans, students and low-income families.

“These volunteers provide the heart and soul of KSQM Radio which operates with 100 percent volunteers,” KSQM program director Jeff Bankston said.

“We couldn’t provide this service to the community without their support and assistance.”

Jane Covella, RSVP program manager, was welcomed to the luncheon and announced the following KSQM volunteer awardees:

Gold Achievement Award recipients (500 or more hours served): Jeff Bankston, Terry Santos, Ed Evans, Linda Hindes, Tama Bankston, Jolie Weber

Silver Achievement Award recipients (250-499 hours): Sue Eliot, Doris Cosman, Bill Hegarty, Dorothy Zapata, George Dooley, Pat Orella

Bronze Achievement Award recipients (100-249 hours): Art Moore, Jim Hindes, Bill Keller, Tom Boller, Helga du Bellier, Ron Humphrey, Esther Burch, Roger Briggs, Patricia Guthrie, Marcelle Witko

Those interested in volunteering through RSVP, call Covella at 360-385-2571.

“Our service activity goals are to support food delivery and distribution, provide companionship, provide transportation and medical equipment to seniors, provide tutors who encourage school success,” Covella said, “and support the Vet Connect program to serve veterans and family members with referrals to benefits — including medical and dental care.”