The annual Unsung Heroes tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others.

JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Judy Kemmerer of North Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Judy Kemmerer of North Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Mary Alice Miller of Allentown is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Miller volunteers with AARP and the Woman's Club of Emmaus.The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Mary Alice Miller of Allentown is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Miller volunteers with AARP and the Woman’s Club of Emmaus.
The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Valerie Hutton presents an Unsung Heroes award to Milly Laible of Salisbury Township during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Laible is a volunteer leader with AARP Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Valerie Hutton presents an Unsung Heroes award to Milly Laible of Salisbury Township during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Laible is a volunteer leader with AARP Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Mary Alice Miller of Allentown during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Mary Alice Miller of Allentown during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Judy Kemmerer of North Whitehall Township walk down to receive her award during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township.Kemmerer is a longtime volunteer for the Parkland Public Library. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Judy Kemmerer of North Whitehall Township walk down to receive her award during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township.Kemmerer is a longtime volunteer for the Parkland Public Library. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Milly Laible of Salisbury Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Laible is a volunteer leader with AARP Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Milly Laible of Salisbury Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Laible is a volunteer leader with AARP Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Minal Desai of Lower Macungie Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Desai volunteers with Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Minal Desai of Lower Macungie Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Desai volunteers with Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Judy Kemmerer of North Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Judy Kemmerer of North Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Jean Francis of Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Francis organizes a grief support group at Jordan United Church of Christ. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)JR Reed of Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Jean Francis of Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Francis organizes a grief support group at Jordan United Church of Christ. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Elizabeth Serrano presents an Unsung Heroes award to Beatriz Garcia of Allentown during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Garcia is a crafter and volunteer for Casa Gaudalupe. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Elizabeth Serrano presents an Unsung Heroes award to Beatriz Garcia of Allentown during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Garcia is a crafter and volunteer for Casa Gaudalupe. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Minal Desai of Lower Macungie Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Desai volunteers with Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Minal Desai of Lower Macungie Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Desai volunteers with Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Racheal Swedberg presents an Unsung Heroes award to Jean Francis of Whitehall Township during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Berg has volunteered as a piano player and vocalist at Fellowship Community for 30 years. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Racheal Swedberg presents an Unsung Heroes award to Jean Francis of Whitehall Township during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Berg has volunteered as a piano player and vocalist at Fellowship Community for 30 years. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services Executive Director JR Reed and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Audrey Berg of South Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services Executive Director JR Reed and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Audrey Berg of South Whitehall Township during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Minal Desai of Lower Macungie Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Desai volunteers with Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Minal Desai of Lower Macungie Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Desai volunteers with Meals on Wheels of the Greater Lehigh Valley. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Lehigh County Office Of the aging and Adult Services JR Reed speaks during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Lehigh County Office Of the aging and Adult Services JR Reed speaks during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services Executive Director JR Reed and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Catherine Darko of Fountain Hill during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services Executive Director JR Reed and Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel present an award to Catherine Darko of Fountain Hill during the 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel speaks during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Lehigh County Executive Josh Siegel speaks during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Marianne Werling presents an Unsung Heroes award to Audrey Berg of South Whitehall Township during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Berg has volunteered as a piano player and vocalist at Fellowship Community for 30 years. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Marianne Werling presents an Unsung Heroes award to Audrey Berg of South Whitehall Township during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Berg has volunteered as a piano player and vocalist at Fellowship Community for 30 years. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
Audrey Berg of South Whitehall Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Berg has volunteered as a piano player and vocalist at Fellowship Community for 30 years. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Audrey Berg of South Whitehall Township is honored during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. Berg has volunteered as a piano player and vocalist at Fellowship Community for 30 years. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)
A packed house watches the ceremony during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)A packed house watches the ceremony during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)

Attendees cheer during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services' 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community's Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)Attendees cheer during Lehigh County Aging & Adult Services’ 26th annual Unsung Heroes tribute Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at Fellowship Community’s Zentz Center in Whitehall Township. The annual tribute recognizes older adults who have enhanced their communities through active engagement, volunteerism and service to others. (Jonathan Broady/Special to The Morning Call)