Marion Woman Honored as 'Volunteer of the Year' for Main Street Iowa Contributions

When you volunteer the point is helping others, but every once in a while it's nice to get a little credit for your good deeds.

Judy Hull, of Marion, is a volunteer for Uptown Marion, and devoted her time to Marion's successful application to become a Main Street Iowa community. Last week, her efforts were recognized by some of the top officials in Iowa, including Governor Terry Branstad. 

The retired school teacher was named Marion’s Volunteer of the Year at the 27^th annual Main Street Iowa Awards celebration held on Friday, May 17 in Des Moines.

“Judy’s passion for the heritage of our community was critical in Marion receiving a Main Street designation,” Nick Glew, Uptown Marion Program Director, said in a news release. “We are extremely fortunate to have someone like Judy who has a true passion for making sure we remember our history as we continue to grow as a community.”

Branstad, Lt. Governor Kim Reynolds, and Debi Durham, director of the Iowa Economic Development Authority presented the award to Hull, who was one of 47 individuals or couples selected by their community for outstanding dedication and volunteer service benefiting the local Main Street program. 

Here's more about Hull from Uptown Marion

Judy and her husband moved to Marion 18 years ago.  She immediately took an interest in Marion history and sought an appointment on Marion’s Historical Preservation Commission.  Judy helped two Marion neighborhoods and one business district achieve placement on the National Historic Register. She played a key role in Marion’s Main Street application, compiling all of the historic building data and took it a step further by developing a historic business district presentation and walk she gives to business leaders, community members and students in our community.