More than 600 volunteers, family, friends and staff members were on hand at the Chapter on Thursday evening, June 1, 2006, at the 2006 Volunteer Recognition and Awards Ceremony. Below are photo highlights from the event. Click here to see a complete list of award nominees and recipients.

At the Reception for all nominees, CEO Theresa A. Bischoff greeted Kathryn Walter Stein Award winner Alexander Stavis and his dad, Barrie, who turns 100 in June, 2006. (Photo: Joe Vericker)

Chief of Operations Salvatore J. Cassano of the New York City Fire Department, extended warm thanks on behalf of his fellow fire-fighters for the support the FDNY receives from the volunteers of the American Red Cross in Greater New York. (Photo: Joe Vericker)

State Senator Liz Krueger (left) presented a special proclamation to Clara Barton Award winner Sally Phipps, who resides in Senator Krueger’s Manhattan district. (Photo: Joe Vericker)

Assemblyman Richard N. Gottfried (left) and CEO Theresa A. Bischoff (right), presented special proclamations to two volunteer award winners who live in his district -- Partnership Award winner Belinda Peng (second from left) and Diversity Award winner Teresa McCarthy (second from right).
(Photo: Joe Vericker)

Laura Strobel, posthumous winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award, was represented by her son and daughter (center). Ms. Strobel, who recently passed away at age 89, volunteered for the American Red Cross in Staten Island for nearly 30 years. Richard C. Kane (left) presented the award along with Elisabeth Rohm (second to from left), Board Chairman Bill Gray (second from right) and CEO Theresa A. Bishchoff (right). (Photo: Joe Vericker)

Councilwomen Gale Brewer (second from left) thanked ARC/GNY and its volunteers for service to the community. (Photo: Joe Vericker)

Actor Elisabeth Rohm, best know her role as an Assistant DA on “Law and Order”, served as Master of Ceremonies throughout the evening.
(Photo: Joe Vericker)