Robin Deyo Named 2026 Woman Volunteer of the Year
The Junior League of Boca Raton honored Deyo at its 39th annual WVOY luncheon, attended by 900 people.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Philanthropy
The Junior League of Boca Raton named Robin Deyo its 2026 Woman Volunteer of the Year at the 39th annual luncheon on Thursday. Deyo was one of 47 women nominated for the honor.
Why it matters
The award recognizes three decades of volunteer service to local charities in Boca Raton and the surrounding Palm Beach County region. It highlights the role of long-term community volunteers in supporting nonprofit organizations.
The luncheon drew 900 attendees and 47 nominees, marking the 39th year the award has been presented. Deyo's record spans three decades of volunteer work across several organizations.
The players
Robin Deyo
Deyo is a longtime Boca Raton volunteer whose work spans the Junior League, the Historical Society, The Fuller Center, and the YMCA.
Junior League of Boca Raton
The Junior League of Boca Raton is a women's volunteer organization that runs the annual Woman Volunteer of the Year award.
Jason Hagensick
Hagensick is the CEO of the YMCA who announced all 47 nominees at the luncheon.
The details
Deyo's volunteer leadership includes the Junior League of Boca Raton, the Boca Raton Historical Society, The Fuller Center, and the YMCA of South Palm Beach County. Nominees were announced by YMCA CEO Jason Hagensick and lined up on two runways during the event's fashion show, with guests wearing white so the honorees would stand out.
Timeline
Thursday, week of November 6, 2026: Junior League of Boca Raton holds its 39th annual WVOY luncheon.
November 5, 2026: Event date for the luncheon, one day before this report.
Community Legacy
The Junior League of Boca Raton has presented its Woman Volunteer of the Year award for 39 years, and the 2026 honor continues that record of recognizing long-term community service. Deyo's three decades of work place her among the sustained volunteer leaders the award was designed to celebrate.
Residents who volunteer or support local charities may find new models for sustained service in Deyo's multi-organization record. The award also spotlights nonprofits such as the YMCA and 4KIDS that depend on recruiting long-term volunteers.
The takeaway
Long-term volunteering across several organizations can build lasting community impact. Residents interested in similar service can start with local charities that recognize volunteer leadership.
Further reading
Explore more Philanthropy coverage to see how local volunteers and nonprofits are shaping the community.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Boca Raton Tribune.
