AWARDS
SOAR gives out four awards annually:
- Chapter Volunteer of the Year – awarded to the Chapter Board member who best exemplifies SOAR’s commitment to service above self.
- Junior Volunteer of the Year – awarded to the Junior volunteer who best exemplifies SOAR’s commitment to service above self.
- Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award – awarded to the Chapter member in Armenia who best exemplifies self-sacrifice and volunteer service to orphaned Armenian children.
- Patron of the Year – is given annually to a SOAR supporter or volunteer who has best exemplified the spirit of generous giving of time and resources.
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
“There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”
Linda Grayson
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan was born on December 30, 1992, in Yerevan. In 2008, she started an Extension Program of English Level in the American University of Armenia. After two years of studies, she received an American University of Armenian Extension Program Certificate, English 4th level. In 2009, she entered the French University Foundation in Armenia and, after two years, entered Jean Moulin Lyon University in France. Lucie received two diplomas (Armenian and French) and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Trade & Marketing.
Lucie was a consummate optimist. She never gave up hope, even in difficult situations, and never doubted her ability to solve any problem or conquer any obstacle. Altruistic and selfless, in early 2010 she joined the Armenian-Swedish Charitable Foundation and became an English trainer for children from poor and troubled families. In 2015, she joined SOAR-Yerevan to continue her work with the underprivileged.
In January 2016, Lucie passed away after being hit by a car. Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan was a beloved daughter, caring sister, and amazing and kind-hearted friend to everyone who was lucky to meet her.
In 2016, SOAR established the Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award, given annually to the Chapter member in Armenia who best exemplifies self-sacrifice and volunteer service to orphaned Armenian children.
RECIPIENTS
2023
Chapter Volunteers of the Year
Angela Adamyan, Jacksonville Chapter President
Mark Duszynski, Naples Chapter President
Lilit Ghukasyan, Brussels Chapter President
Marianna Simonyan, Moscow Chapter President
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award Recipients
Lilit Asatryan, SOAR Transitional Center, Gyumri Resident
Mariam Asoyan, SOAR Transitional Center, Yerevan Resident
Liana Serobyan, SOAR Transitional Center, Gyumri Resident
Junior Volunteers of the Year
SOAR Philadelphia Juniors Group
Patrons of the Year
2022
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
Chapter Volunteer of the Year
Patron of the Year
2021
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
Chapter Volunteer of the Year
Patrons of the Year
A supporter who wishes to remain anonymous.
Co-Junior Volunteers of the Year
2020
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
Chapter Volunteer of the Year
Junior Volunteers of the Year
Co-Patrons of the Year
2019
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
Chapter Volunteers of the Year
Junior Volunteers of the Year
2018
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
Chapter Volunteer of the Year
Junior Volunteers of the Year
2017
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
Junior Volunteer of the Year
2016
Chapter Volunteers of the Year
Junior Volunteers of the Year
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
2015
Chapter Volunteer of the Year
Junior Volunteers of the Year
Lucie Adamyan-Hovsepyan Memorial Award
2014
Chapter Volunteer of the Year
Junior Volunteers of the Year
