Lakewood resident Debbie Riddle was named one of five Most Treasured Volunteers of 2007 at the 66th annual Human Services Institute of the Center for Community Solutions. Debbie Riddle approached the Domestic Violence Center after her sister was stalked and murdered by her ex-boyfriend. After educating herself on stalking, the laws, and police protocol, Debbie became heavily involved in educating others and raising awareness as a national speaker for the Stalking Resource Center. She played a major role in bringing together city and suburban police chiefs, officers, prosecutors, magistrates, detectives, and other professionals for the very first Cleveland Area Stalking Conference, which resulted in the Anti-Stalking Task Force operating in Cuyahoga County. In addition to all of this, Debbie volunteers her talents as a graphic designer to the DVC.

Anne M. Pombier, Board member of Community Solutions, presented the awards in front of an audience of more than 1,000 Greater Clevelanders. She noted their example of leadership in selflessly helping others.

The MTV Awards were established in 1984 to honor the outstanding efforts of community volunteers. Nominations are solicited each year from health, social service, civic, and cultural organizations. The awards are supported by Medical Mutual.