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Brianna Scurti won the Coast Guard's highest volunteer honor for helping families through housing crises, an active shooter incident, and even preventing a suicide. The mom of two represents hundreds of trained volunteers who serve as lifelines for military families during their toughest moments.
Ten corporate volunteers filled a 40-yard dumpster in one morning, clearing a vacant property so Holmes County Habitat for Humanity can build two affordable homes. The early morning cleanup transformed what would have taken weeks into a single workday.
Bishop Matthew Kukah delivered a powerful message at a memorial service in Lagos, challenging Nigerians to see leadership as service and influence rather than political power. His words honored a servant leader while calling for a national shift in values.
Nigeria's annual leadership award celebrates former President Umaru Yar'Adua, whose dedication to transparency and rule of law continues inspiring leaders 16 years after his death. The ceremony recognized individuals following his example of servant leadership.
An Amarillo high school teacher just became the first educator in Texas history to win a national teaching honor. Theresa Miller's 27-year dedication to servant leadership education just earned her Chick-fil-A's Teacher of the Year award.
Two Good Samaritan Society administrators just earned national recognition for transforming senior care with compassion and servant leadership. Amanda Kerr and Kelsey Bundy were named 2026 McKnight's Women of Distinction Award winners for their exceptional work in skilled nursing communities.
Five years after his death, Nigeria's Lateef Jakande remains a model of servant leadership that put ordinary people first. His people-focused governance from 1979-1983 set a standard that politicians still can't match.