The Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County held its Annual Awards Banquet and program at the Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Shelby on Friday Evening, April 8, 2016. Board President Jack Weller was Master of Ceremonies for the evening, which honored many of last year's volunteers, supporters and participants in the Club's programs.
Located at 412 West Sumter Street, Shelby, the Boys & Girls Club of Cleveland County serves more than 400 local children and their families. The Club's mission is to enable all children in our community, especially those who need help the most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Youth of the Year Award
The Youth of the Year Award was presented to Essence Ervin. Essence is a six-year member of the Boys & Girls Club and is a sophomore at Shelby High School. Last summer she volunteered in the Jack & Ruth Schweppe Summer Day Camp Teen Leadership Program. She currently volunteers as a peer helper and homework tutor at the Club. Essence is the daughter of Charlene Ratchford and the granddaughter of Rita Ratchford. In addition to her award, she was presented with a $100 gift card compliments of the Boys & Girls Club Board of Directors.
Other awards presented included:
Volunteer of the Year Award: The Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Bill Chambless. He has been a member of the Board of Directors for more than 10 years and is chair of Finance Committee.
Executive Directors Award: Jack Weller
Outstanding Service To Youth Award:
Tyler Perez, Ruchi Patel, Brandon "Kade" Jenkins
Board Member of the Year Award:
Tim Quattlebaum
Man-Youth Award:
Rich Berkowitz
Woman-Youth Award:
Susan Allen
President's Award:
Greg McIntyre
Club Emissary Award:
The Club Emissary Award was presented to Bob Chadwick in recognition of his 30-plus years of service.Good Neighbor Award: The Good Neighbor Award was presented to Turning Point Academy.
Foster Grandparent Award: Betty Brewton, Betty Camp, Ethel Shell
Volunteer Service Award: Maurice Corry, Dashawn Dorsey, Ed Gullatte, Jarred Linder, Craig Macopson, Travis Pettis, Keeynan Pharr, Perry Smith, Tyreece Wray.
Coach's Award For Youth Basketball Players:
Samantha Davis, Darius Young, Daviona Bonner, Denorrist Gist, Jayden Sanders, Stephen Bennett, Chyna Jamerson, Alan Harrison, Demajae Rhodes
Youth Partnership Awards/Business Supporters:
Alston Bridges, American Restoration, Home Trust Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, Episcopal Church of the Redeemer, Holland & Hamrick Architects, Cornerstone Dental Associates, PPG Industries Fiber Glass Products, Phillip Philbeck, Victorian Rose Studio of Photography, Pioneer Bearings, Shelby Shopper & Info, WOHS / What's Up Shopper, Cleveland Community College & C-19 TV, Representative Tim Moore, Walmart Superstore, Gardener-Webb University Men's Basketball Team, Cleveland Memorial Library, Fifth Third Bank
Youth Partnership Awards/Renovation Supporters:
Concrete Supply, Spake Concrete, Lowe's Home Improvement, Lowe's Heroes, Carolina Artisans, Bright Ideas, Bingham Plumbing, Clearwater Paper, Central United Methodist Church, Gardner-Webb University Women's Soccer Team, Robert Smith-Architect
Photo courtesy of Victorian Rose |
