Local nonprofit Wellington Cares celebrated the hard work and dedication of its volunteers at a holiday luncheon on Friday, Dec. 14. Participants, supporters and volunteers met at Casa Tequila in Wellington. Over the past year, volunteers put in more than 1,400 service hours. Highlights of the day included volunteer awards and checks presented by the Wellington Community Foundation and Wellington Regional Medical Center. For more information, visit www.wellingtoncaresorg.com. PHOTOS BY CALLIE SHARKEY