Jack McCabe named 2026 H. Peter Burg Award recipient by Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley

AKRON, Ohio, October 21, 2025 — Jack McCabe, Vice President and General Manager for the Utility Vegetation Management division of Davey Resource Group, the environmental consulting and engineering subsidiary of The Davey Tree Expert Company, has been named the recipient of the 2026 H. Peter Burg Community Leadership Award. McCabe was selected by a committee of past award winners and will receive the honor during the 30th annual Acts of Courage Awards on March 5, 2026.

The American Red Cross of Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley proudly presents the H. Peter Burg Award each year to one or more individuals who best exemplify leadership in the community, compassion for its people and dedication to the humanitarian mission of the Red Cross.

Originally from California, Jack and his wife, Renee, and their three adult children have planted roots in Northeast Ohio where they love and appreciate the small-town community feel and the many connections they have made. Having worked in the green industry for more than 35 years, Jack has held a variety of leadership positions in his industry, including director of the Utility Arborist Association; board president of the California Urban Forests Council; board chair of CAL FIRE's State Urban Forestry Advisory Committee; and an advisor and visiting instructor to the Forestry and Environmental Science Department of Cal Poly at San Luis Obispo.

 McCabe has a deep passion for community and the outdoors and is heavily involved in the City of Hudson where he serves on the Environmental Awareness Committee and is on the Board of the Friends of Hudson Parks. 

"I am humbled and honored to receive the H. Peter Burg Community Leader Award," commented McCabe. "It is truly my privilege to serve our wonderful community and its people, and I cherish the meaningful connections I have made along the way. I am touched by this recognition and feel deeply grateful to have been selected and be among the wonderful individuals who received this award before me," he concluded.

He will join an esteemed list of community leaders who received the award. The list includes:

·       Ron Paydo (2025)

·       Rick Burke (2024)

·       Joe Kanfer and Pam Kanfer of Blessed Memory (2023)

·       Bernett Williams (2022)

·       Nick and Cindy Browning (2021)

·       Steve Hendricks (2020)

·       Virginia Addicot (2019)

·       Brian J. Moore (2018)

·       Kevin O. Thompson (2017)

·       Leonard Foster (2016)

·       William “Bill” J. Ginter (2015)

·       Pam Williams (2014)

·       Dave Lieberth (2013)

·       Mark and Sandy Auburn (2012)

·       Dave Brockman (2011)

·       Theresa Carter (2010)

·       Donna Early (2009)

·       Roger and Judy Read (2008)

·       Bud and Susie Rogers (2007)

·       Bill and Becky Considine (2006)

·       Duane Isham (2005)

·       H. Peter Burg (2004)

The H. Peter Burg Award winner is traditionally recognized during a dinner presentation which takes place at the annual Red Cross Acts of Courage event. The 2026 Acts of Courage and H. Peter Burg Community Leadership Award presentation will take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Akron/Fairlawn on March 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm.

If your company or organization is interested in sponsoring the 2026 H. Peter Burg and Acts of Courage Awards event, please contact Rachel Stine at 330-535-6131.

To nominate individuals for heroic acts of courage, visit redcross.org/nohheroes. The deadline to submit nominations is Dec. 31, 2025.

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