The Winn Parish Operation Christmas Child team received the Winn Parish Chamber of Commerce 2026 Volunteer of the Year award. The Operation Christmas Child team was recognized at the Winn Chamber of Commerce annual Awards Banquet held on Tuesday, October 13.

The Operation Christmas Child team members in attendance were Ginny Koeppen, Church Relations Team member; Jeanine Ford, Area Coordinator; Candy Bedgood, Drop Off Team Leader and Church Relations Team member; and Mary Carpenter, Church Relations Team member.

Thanks to the Winn Parish Chamber of Commerce for honoring Operation Christmas Child with the 2026 Volunteer of the Year award.