The Boys and Girls Club of the Hi-Desert recognized volunteers and members at its annual awards and board installation dinner last night, including the anticipated Youth of the Year Award. Reporter Andrew Dieleman was there to applaud the recipients and files this report…
Members of the Boys and Girls Club Board of Directors distributed more than fifty awards at last night’s ceremony to volunteers and members who donated their time and resources over the past year. Dozens of individuals and local businesses received volunteer service awards, including the Above and Beyond Awards, the Angel Awards and the Core Values Awards. Other awards included the Membership Award, presented to Kevin Booker; the Biggest Leap Forward Award, presented to Leo Farley; the Executive Director Award, presented to Kierra Rivers; and the Greenleaf award, presented to Mark Heinz. The evening concluded with the Junior Youth of the Year award presented to Hannah Campbell, and the Youth of the Year Award presented to Whitney Nemeth.
