South Elgin sisters receive Marklund’s Future Changemaker Award for volunteering

Sisters Dweny and Diya Geeth of South Elgin received a special “Future Changemakers Award” for volunteering service at Marklund.

In presenting the award, Marklund volunteer staff noted: It is truly a joy to recognize two remarkable individuals whose compassion, creativity and dedication embody the very spirit of volunteer service. These two are more than volunteers — they are bright lights in our community. While many spend their school breaks relaxing or vacationing, these two choose to give their time, energy, and hearts to others. Whether it’s summer, winter or spring break, you can count on seeing them here at the Marklund Wasmond Center, showing up with smiles, enthusiasm and a genuine desire to make a difference.

Held at Riverside Banquets in Geneva, the annual recognition event brings together volunteers, staff, residents, family members, and friends from all Marklund facilities.

Other 2025 Volunteer Awards presented at the event included:

• Volunteer of the Year: Bette Klein of Wheaton

• Group of the Year: Northwestern Medicine’s Team NM

• Future Changemakers Award: Dweny and Diya Geeth of South Elgin

• Special Event Volunteer: Karyn Racutt of South Elgin

• Most Volunteer Hours: Evan Clark of Geneva

• Community Partner Award: Elgin Police Department

In 2025, individual and volunteer groups contributed more than 15,000 volunteer hours to Marklund.

To learn more about volunteer opportunities at Marklund, visit www.marklund.org/volunteer.