The Best People in NYC award, created in 2006, highlights and celebrates the contributions and dedication of NYC’s nonprofit community.  Sponsored once again by Snapple, this is an opportunity for the Mayor’s Volunteer Center (MVC) to recognize an amazing nonprofit organization once a month, beginning in January 2008.  The program informs New Yorkers about great organizations and the wonderful people who run them, volunteer at them and help make them great!

Staff members, clients and volunteers from the nonprofit organizations featured on www.VolunteerNYC.org wanted to tell the world about the fantastic work being done at their sites.  The following 12 people and 12 organizations listed below were selected as Snapple’s Best People in NYC for 2008. Not only are they all being featured on our web site but each of the nonprofits will receive a $1,000 donation from Snapple. In addition, each winning organization, and the person who nominated them, will also receive an invitation to a special Snapple recognition event.

The "Best People in NYC " for 2008 are:

January
South Asian Youth Action (SAYA!), nominated by volunteer Pooja Goradia

Read more about Pooja's work at SAYA!

Learn how you can volunteer at SAYA!

February
Volunteer Heart Ambulance, nominated by volunteer Paul Cannavo

Read more about Paul's work at the Volunteer Heart Ambulance
Learn how you can volunteer at the Volunteer Heart Ambluance

March
Bed Stuy's Project Re-Generation, Inc., nominated by staff member  Barnabas Shakur

Read more about Barnabas' work at Bed Stuy's Project Re-Generation, Inc

Learn how you can volunteer at Bed Stuy's Project Re-Generation, Inc

April
Rocking the Boat, nominated by volunteer Emily Trower-Young

Read more about Emily's work at Rocking the Boat

Learn how you can volunteer at Rocking the Boat

May
Heart Gallery NYC nominated by volunteer Maia Bookoff

Read more about Maia's work at Heart Gallery NYC

Learn how you can volunteer at Heart Gallery NYC

June
Riverside Language Program, Inc nominated by volunteer Martha Nichols

Read more about Martha's work at the Riverside Language Program
Learn how you can volunteer at the Riverside Language Program

July
Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls, nominated by volunteer Emily Landry

Read more about Emily's work at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls

Learn how you can volunteer at the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls

August
Nicu's Spoon, Inc nominated by volunteer Nicholas Linnehan

Read more about Nicholas' work at Nicu's Spoon

Learn how you can volunteer at Nicu's Spoon

September
Star Learning Center, nominated by volunteer Christina Burz

Read more about Christina's work at the Star Learning Center

Learn how you can volunteer at the Star Learning Center

October
Only Make Believe, nominated by client Lisa Del Guidice

Read more about Lisa's work at Only Make Believe

Learn how you can volunteer at Only Make Believe

November
VISIONS/Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired, nominated by youth volunteer Kwandanee Defreitas

Read more about Kwandanee's work at VISIONS

Learn how you can volunteer at VISIONS

December
Project Hospitality, nominated by staff member Gretchen Boeskool

Read more about Gretchen's work at Project Hospitality

Learn how you can volunteer at Project Hospitality

Congratulations again to the 2008 Snapple "Best People in NYC" awardees and thanks to everyone for the great work and the amazing services you provide to our City.

The Best People in NYC is part of a partnership between the City and Snapple that celebrates the Best People, Places and Things in NYC all year long. This is another example of Snapple’s ongoing support of City-organized activities that enrich the lives of New Yorkers and visitors alike.  
For more information on the Best Stuff in NYC, click here.