View profiles of the inspiring volunteer work done by this year's 9 Who care in this half hour special.

Of these nine winners, one will travel to Washington, D.C. to represent Eastern Iowa in a national competition for one of five 2009 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Awards for Public Service.

Selected for outstanding volunteerism in 2008, the “9 Who Care Jefferson Award” winners are:

Loanna & Orville Bloethe, Victor – This “can do” couple provides cultural experiences and scholarships for students as well as tremendous support for the entire community of Victor.

Kathy Good, Cedar Rapids – Kathy’s passion and leadership are influencing resources, public policy and general awareness about the realities of Alzheimer’s disease.

Leo Greco, Cedar Rapids – A volunteer for numerous projects his whole life, Leo is being especially recognized for his generosity and service to Camp Courageous of Iowa.

Beth Hammell, Cedar Rapids – A survivor herself, Beth and two friends created “Gems of Hope” to bring hope and inspiration to cancer patients undergoing treatment.

Betsy Huston, Cedar Rapids – An advocate for children and education, Betsy commits all her talent, energy and imagination to every important problem. In many ways, Betsy was a “life-saver” during the flood of 2008.

Jane & Jim Knopick, Iowa City – Camp Courageous, The Nest of Johnson County, The Crisis Center, and the Emergency Housing Shelter all benefit from the efforts of the Knopicks.

Jack Rector, Cedar Rapids – Jack is a volunteer mentor and teacher at Four Oaks Bridge after school program, helping children discover and enrich their math, science and engineering skills.

Tyler Smothers, Cedar Rapids – Knowing no bounds, Tyler is a dedicated volunteer who initiated “Tour de Flood 2008”, a fund-raiser for the Arc of East Central Iowa.

Keith Whitlatch, Stanwood – Keith lives each day by the motto “to serve” and he serves a long list of organizations including the Tipton Ambulance service, Salvation Army, Red Cross and Lions Club among others.

“9 Who Care” is a volunteer recognition program conducted each year, since 1990, by KCRG-TV9 and the Show You Care Sponsors. The program was expanded in 2003 to include the nationally recognized Jefferson Awards and competition for the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Award for Outstanding Public Service. The 2008-2009 program sponsors are KCRG-TV9 and Show You Care partners: Collins Community Credit Union, Cedar Rapids Toyota-Scion, Carlos O’Kelly’s Mexican Café and Mercy Medical Center.

For additional information call KCRG-TV9 Community Affairs at 319-398-8359.