ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Dec. 18 -- The National Park Service Blue Ridge Parkway issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2021: The National Park Service today announced the 2021 Volunteer of the Year awards, honoring those who have made exemplary contributions to the preservation, protection, and enjoyment of the Blue Ridge Parkway during its first ever Virtual Volunteer Celebration Event. During the past year, over 1,200 volunteers collectively contributed more than 40,000 hours in s  more