Pris Gale, Child Advocate

Pris Gale has always always been an advocate for children as a foster parent and mother of 3 adopted children.

During the past 16 years, Pris has put countless hours into making clothing and blankets for infants that were then donated to Family Promise, Love INC., Volunteers of America, and most recently to Gallatin Refugee Connections.

Cindy Christin

Montana Librarian of the Year

Cindy Christin became the full-time head of Bozeman Public Library Youth Services in 2006.  Cindy has spent her years at the library trying to meet the needs of Bozeman’s kids and families. Her department runs a toddler story time, a children’s book club, after-school activities for kids of all ages and parenting classes.



 Nancy Winget, Volunteer (Blue Mask)

Hope & The Holidays Board Member

Hope & The Holidays

  

Allison Beckman, Gallatin High School
Bozeman Public Schools

Allison Beckman serves as Main Office Assistant at Gallatin High School.  Day after day, Allison coordinates placing Guest Teachers (Substitutes) in classrooms at a very challenging time when teachers may be absent for quarantine periods after being in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. 
 

Jim Drummond

Author of "Old Guys" Column 

In retirement, Jim Drummond serves as a Bozeman Police Commissioner and started Friends of the Bozeman VETS Court in order for veterans to achieve life-long rehabilitation and successful return to productive and positive lives.

Kathi Gregoire, Chaplain 

Gallatin County Sheriff's Office  

What I See...Read More

Kathy Gregoire provides ministry to crisis victims, department personnel and their families, both at scenes and after incidents, and at ceremonies and events. Kathi also provides death notifications, suicide intervention, and more.

 





 Edward Szczypinski, Coordinator
Gallatin Valley Communities That Care

Edward Szczypinski has served our community as the Chairman of the Greater Gallatin Homeless Action Coalition, and member of the Community-Coalition On Drug Awareness, Gallatin County Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force, Gallatin County DUI Task Force, Gallatin County Mental Health Local Advisory Council - Advocate, Interagency,Montana State University Substance Abuse Free Environmment Coalition, and Elevating Behavior Health Subcommittee.





Susie & Gary Larson

Public Service Highlights

Year after year, Susie & Gary help support programs that better our community. Their public service is making a difference in the lives of youth and veterans throughout Gallatin County.

Rich Winget, Volunteer

Hope & The Holidays

Providing gifts, food and support to families in and around Bozeman and the Gallatin Valley, during the holiday season, and all year long. 

 Shelly Dunn, Bozeman HIgh School

Bozeman Public Schools

Shelly Dunn serves as a Main Office Assistant at Bozeman High School.  Day after day, Shelly coordinates placing Guest Teachers (Substitutes) in classrooms at a very challening time when teachers may be absent for quarantine periods after being in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. 

 

Gwen Fairbanks & Charlene Hilkemeier

A BIG THANKS goes to Gwen Fairbanks and Charlene Hilkemeier, Bozeman School District, for providing free grab-and-go lunches for kids at Hyalite Elementary School while Montana public schools remain closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus.

Fatima Lucas 

Alleviating the Shortage of Medical Supplies 

 “We’re trying to get as many people to pitch in as we can. And we already have all kinds of people making this happen for our community,” Lucas said. “I believe that we can work from the heart and fight this together." 

Fatima is a former emergency room nurse who stepped up to coordinate volunteers, businesses and Bozeman Health to source materials, get masks made and ensure the final products meet the needs of health care providers.