Invest in Others Charitable Foundation recognizes Huggins' 30 years of service to local youth; BGCHR to receive $25,000 grant
July 21, 2026, Harrisonburg, VA - Andy Huggins of The Myrias Group | Ameriprise Financial has been named one of three national finalists for the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2026 Invest in Others Awards, recognizing his more than 30 years of distinguished volunteer service to Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County (BGCHR). The award winner will be announced at the 20th annual Invest in Others Awards Gala on September 17, 2026, at the Omni Boston Hotel in Boston, Massachusetts.
The Invest in Others Award celebrates financial advisors who use their time, talent, and resources to make a lasting difference in the lives of others. The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to an advisor who has made a profound contribution to a nonprofit organization for at least 20 years of service, leadership, and impact. As one of three finalists, Huggins earned BGCHR a $25,000 gift from Invest in Others. A film crew from Invest in Others is coming to Harrisonburg this Friday, July 31, to film Mr. Huggins at BGCHR. From this filming, they will create a 2minute montage to support his nomination at the Invest in Others Award gala. The award winner, to be announced at the gala, will earn their charity $100,000.
Huggins joined the BGCHR board when the organization chartered in 1995 and has served ever since, including three terms as Board President and as Resource Development Chair from 1995 to 2021. He created and chaired Big Night, the Club's annual signature gala, founded the Quarter Century Club major donor giving society, and established an agency fund at the local Community Foundation to secure the organization's long-term sustainability. During COVID, when Clubs lost most revenue sources and extended service from 25 to 55 hours per week, Huggins directed a Major Gift Task Force that raised over $218,500 in less than six months, keeping Club doors open for families who needed them most. Over his tenure, he has helped raise more than $1.5 million for BGCHR, during a period in which the organization grew from one Club serving 20 youth to seven Clubs serving nearly 800 youth annually.
Andy was inspired by his mother, who served as board president of the Girls Club in Bowling Green, Kentucky in the 1960s, with instilling his commitment to youth. "I was at the Club every afternoon growing up, and I watched my mother work to make sure all children, not just her own, had a solid foundation," said Huggins. "When founding member Larry Rogers asked me to join the board, he said, 'it's for the kids.' Those words became my conviction. Kids need caring adults who show them they are important to someone, and over my thirty years with BGCHR, I've tried to do whatever it takes to help the organization grow and thrive."
CEO Sandra Quigg states, "Andy’s spirit of giving has built the foundation that allows us to open our doors to the youth and families in our community. This national recognition is a fitting honor for the impact he has had on the more than 26,500 young people we have served over 30 years."
Since 2006, Invest in Others has supported more than 700 charities and provided more than $8 million in grants to causes including health and wellness, education and youth programs, hunger and poverty prevention, and more. This year, Invest in Others will award a total of $800,000 to the charitable organizations championed by award finalists and Honorable Mentions.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County
BGCHR has served the community for over 30 years with a simple but vital purpose: provide a safe, supportive, and fun environment for youth ages 5 to 18, outside school hours. At our seven Clubs, young people are mentored by youth development professionals who nurture their sense of competence, belonging, and leadership. Serving over 600 young people annually, our seven Clubs are integral to the success of the youth we serve, their families, and our community. Clubs run programs before and after-school and during eight weeks of full-day summer camp. BGCHR staff build relationships with youth and provide experiences, programs, and opportunities for youth to develop personally, emotionally, and academically.
Invest in Others Charitable Foundation
The Invest in Others Charitable Foundation celebrates financial advisors who are using their time, talent, and resources to make a lasting difference in the lives of others. Through five award categories—Catalyst, Community Service, Emerging Impact, Volunteer of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement—the awards recognize advisors whose efforts have made a meaningful difference for a charity they champion and the community it serves.
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