An Axton woman was named the winner of the NASCAR Foundation’s 14th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award on Friday night. Judy Simmons was named the winner of the award during the NASCAR Awards banquet in Charlotte on Friday night.

“This award means so much to God’s Pit Crew and me, and it will make a tremendous impact for the children we strive to provide healing to in the midst of disaster,” said Simmons. “With this award, we will be able to provide more hope and comfort to the young lives that need it most.”

Simmons will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to God’s Pit Crew. Simmons is a volunteer at God’s Pit Crew, a local non-profit disaster relief organization that works to provide aid and hope to communities all over the country in the face of a major weather event.

Simmons has been a member of the God’s Pit Crew disaster response team of more than 1,500 volunteers for six years, leading volunteer teams to provide essential needs to families and children in their time of crisis, including Play Pails that contain toys, games and hygiene items for children who have lost everything.