Local Residents Honored with Awards from the Nashville Area Chapter

American Red Cross Recognizes Volunteer Achievements

Nashville Area Red Cross

NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 31, 2023 – The American Red Cross Nashville Area Chapter recently recognized its exceptional volunteers who continue to work tirelessly to help people in need.

“We are even more aware of the great dedication of our volunteers, whose support makes a dramatic difference for our neighbors in need,” Joel Sullivan, regional executive and local chapter executive director said. “In thanks for their dedicated service, we have presented Rick Loyd, Judy Link, and Michael Moody with Red Cross volunteer awards for the vital role they play in carrying out our mission in our community.”

In the Tennessee Region, more than 2,000 people volunteer with the Red Cross by responding to home fires and other disasters, supporting blood collections, providing emergency assistance to military families, and much more. These individuals are among the more than 300,000 volunteers nationwide who comprise more than 90% of the national Red Cross workforce.

This year’s award winners are:

-Rick Loyd of Brentwood, Chapter Disaster Award.

-Judy Link of Nashville, Chapter Humanitarian Award for Fundraising.

-Michael Moody of Waverly, Regional Disaster Award

Rick Loyd, Joel Sullivan

·         “Rick Loyd has been with the Red Cross for over seven years,” Sullivan said. “He is a decisive leader with both tact and critical thinking ability. In addition to being a skilled caseworker and supervisor of his volunteer team, he has worked hard to engage new volunteers. He has a fundamental kindness that shines through his work and communications with everyone and every interaction--clients, staff or other volunteers. Rick embodies the inclusiveness, impartiality, and humanity of the Red Cross.”  

Judy Link, Joel Sullivan

·         "Judy brings so much to the Fund Development Department with her positive attitude, willingness to get ahead of things, and leave nothing undone,” said Sullivan. “Judy’s actions help keep staff on the core tasks that only they can do, while sacrificing nothing in terms of quality or effectiveness. She exemplifies the spirit of compassion and is always looking to do things better.”

Mike Moody, Joel Sullivan

·         “Mike Moody has been and continues to an integral part of the success of the Tennessee Region and the Nashville Area Chapter of the American Red Cross. For more than four years, Mike has served as the partner for the Nashville Area Chapter Disaster Program Manager. When a new staff member is hired, Mike takes them under his wing and ensures that they are onboarded with excellence. There are few people that have given as much as he has to this organization.”

If you are interested in becoming an American Red Cross volunteer, visit redcross.org/volunteer to sign up online. 

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/Tennessee or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCrossTN.