Over 900 individuals gathered for the 29th event dedicated to recognizing those who have shown outstanding commitment to the well-being of Genesee County children. A collaboration between Voices for Children Advocacy Center (VFC) and United Way of Genesee County, the event invites the entire community to unite in support of children and to benefit the work of VFC. Since its inception in 1995, the Awards have been a beacon, recognizing individuals and organizations committed to uplifting the lives of children.
Throughout the morning, attendees celebrated the 150+ award nominees. Ten awards and five scholarships were presented to local individuals, businesses, organizations and initiatives for their contributions in making Genesee County a nurturing environment for children.
Accolades included the McLaren Flint’s Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Carolyn Boegner, the F.A.C.T. Caring Adult Award bestowed upon Lynda Williams, and the Impact Award posthumously given to Kres Washington.
Additionally, deserving scholars were celebrated with the Curbco Scholarship, awarded to Jin Jin Eastman, Ariana Krueger and Justin Brown, as well as the Community Foundation’s Bob Emerson Scholarship recipients: Kameron Motley, Collin Ridgway and Ella Kenworthy.
Returning to share the emcee duties were VFC Board Member and ABC12 News Anchor Angie Hendershot, and Genesee County Sheriff Chris Swanson. Congratulations to all honorees!
