Mayor Jared Carr announced on April 14 the recipients of the 2026 Mayor Lyle Anderson Gold Leaf Award for Volunteer Service, recognizing Samantha Redick as the youth honoree and Abbey Hoskins as the adult honoree. The awards will be presented during the City Council Meeting on April 27 at Lebanon City Hall.
The Gold Leaf Award, now in its eighth year, honors one youth and one adult each year who have shown exceptional dedication to volunteer service in Lebanon. The award highlights individuals who actively contribute to improving their community through ongoing commitment and involvement.
Samantha Redick, a senior at Lebanon High School, was chosen for her wide-ranging service efforts. She has volunteered with Lebanon Courage Special Olympics supporting athletes with intellectual disabilities and participated in Heritage Baptist Church’s Refuge Recovery Ministry, where she helps families facing addiction and other challenges. Redick also leads among her peers through Fellowship of Christian Athletes and Student Council projects, raising funds for Project Graduation and working to make prom accessible to all students.
Abbey Hoskins was recognized for her contributions to downtown Lebanon. As a member of the Downtown Business District Board, she supports local businesses and fosters entrepreneurship. Through her work with the Board of Realtors, she organizes community events like “Movie in the Park” that also support local food drives. Her involvement with Project 227 aims to help new businesses establish themselves in downtown Lebanon.
The Mayor Lyle Anderson Gold Leaf Award was established in 2019 to honor volunteers whose service impacts education, public safety, health, civic engagement, or community development across Lebanon.
Carr said selecting this year’s recipients was especially difficult due to many strong nominations: “These are never easy decisions,” Carr said. “We received exceptional nominations this year, which speaks volumes about Lebanon’s character. Samantha and Abbey stood out because of how they serve. You can see the real impact they’re making in people’s lives, and that’s what this award represents.” Both recipients will be honored at City Hall where their names will join those of past honorees.
