Since 1995, the Sandy Springs Society has recognized a volunteer in our community who exemplifies the spirit of community service by contributing to the betterment of Sandy Springs and acknowledges the individual’s contributions by donating a check for $1,000 to the 501(c)(3) charity of the recipient’s choice. Individuals who are paid for their service and members of the Society are not eligible, but members’ spouses and families are.

Spirit of Sandy Springs Award 2023

Andrea Cohen Settles

Each year, the Sandy Springs Society honors someone who has made an extraordinary difference within the community of Sandy Springs. 

Since 1995, The Sandy Springs Society has recognized the volunteer(s) in our community who exemplifies the spirit of community service by contributing to the betterment of Sandy Springs.  We acknowledge that individual’s contributions by donating $1000 to the 501(c)(3) charity of the recipient’s choice.  Individuals who are paid for their service and members of The Sandy Springs Society are not eligible but members’ spouses and families are.

Serving on this committee were Melissa Patterson, Beth Rousseau, Beth Robertson, Marsh Webb, and Lib Thompson.

This year we had five nominations – all of whom were deserving candidates. When the committee voted, the vote was unanimous for Andrea Settles. 

Nominated by Gail Cohn who said, “She always makes herself available whenever asked to do something for our community.  She steps forward with good ideas on how to help. She is the consummate volunteer!”

Andrea has spearheaded many programs and events in our community.

She is a mentor at Score.  She is a member of the Sandy Springs Planning Commission. She is a constant volunteer at the Sandy Springs Fire Corps.  She is a member of the board of trustees of the Sandy Springs Benevolent Fund. She is a past president of Leadership Sandy Springs. She is a member of the Sandy Springs Perimeter Chamber.  She is a member of the Sandy Springs Civic Round Table.  She has helped the Sandy Springs Society look for sites for Tossed Out Treasures.  But chief among her volunteer activities is a devotion to Solidarity Sandy Springs where she is a treasurer and frequent volunteer.

When asked which charity she would like to donate the award to, her answer was immediate – Solidarity Sandy Springs.

The Spirit of Sandy Springs Award 2023 is proudly presented to Andrea Cohen Settles.

The recipient of the Spirit of Sandy Springs Award is chosen by an independent group of community judges from among the outstanding nominations each year.

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