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At its annual awards dinner held the evening of Feb. 23 at Pala Mesa Resort, the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County honored outstanding youth, volunteers, benefactors, and staff members.
Jamie Jacobs, 17, an eight-year member of the club, was named overall Youth of the Year for the organization, an award also known as the Wilbur and Marian Mackey award. Jamie attends Fallbrook High School and is the daughter of Chris and Lisa Ware.
The award is presented to an outstanding member of the club for his or her loyalty, commitment, and service to the organization. This is the highest and most prestigious award a member can receive from the club. The member chosen as Youth of the Year receives a $100 cash award, a plaque, and will represent the club at special events in the community over the next year. Jamie said her future plans include securing her college education then joining the Peace Corps and become a teacher.
Eighteen boys and girls were recognized as Boys and Girls of the Year for each of the club’s nine locations. (See list next to this story)
Jack and August Rockwell were awarded the prestigious Arlyne Ingold Champion of Youth award. This award is presented to an individual(s) or business that provides exceptional service to the club. In determining the recipient of this award, the club looks at: length of service or outstanding support of the organization, involvement in club activities, support of club fundraisers, personal contributions to the club, and being an ambassador for the club in the community. It is the highest honor the club can bestow on an individual or business. Club officials said the Rockwells have been “very supportive” of the organization for over six years. Jack Rockwell serves as the club’s first vice president and also on the audit committee. Rockwell is also active with the Fallbrook Rotary Club and the Foundation for Senior Care.
Numerous special awards were presented at the event. Receiving awards were: Jamie Jacobs, Mike and Beth Reed scholarship award of $1,000; Hector Garcia, Nugent Family ‘Member to Mentor’ scholarship award of $500; Aliyah Stewart, Fair Play award; Megan Lowry, Athlete of the Year; Sydney Myhers, Academic Award; Theresa Cruz, Most Valuable Professional; Dave Moran, Coaching Excellence; Nik Pantic, Volunteer of the Year; Fallbrook Waste and Recycling, Business of the Year; Mary Mack, Woman and Youth award; and Ken Clark, Man and Youth award.
Recognized for making significant contributions to the Boys & Girls Clubs of North County were: the Donegan Burns Foundation, Supervisor Bill Horn, Fallbrook Rotary Club, Gallade Chemical Inc., and Fallbrook Tennis Club.
Numerous individuals were honored for their generosity to the club’s annual fundraising program, Step Up to the Plate. Thirteen were honored for contributing $1,000 to $1,999 to the campaign and seven for donating between $2,000 and $4,999.
The ten charter members of newly formed Regents Club, who have each committed to donate $5,000 or more each year to the club, were recognized that evening as well.
Boys & Girls Clubs
of North County
Girls and Boys of the Year award winners by location
Girls of the Year
Ingold Unit
Isabel Ordonez
Bonsall West
Sommer Phan
Potter Jr. High
Cynthia Olvera
Sullivan Middle School
Mackenzie Miller
Fallbrook St. School
Mari Carmen Garcia -Tovar
Maie Ellis
Julissa Aguilera
Wm. Frazier
Alida Corona
Live Oak
Ivette Sanchez Luna
Vivian Banks
Mirka Alba
Boys of the Year
Ingold Unit
Sebastian Miranda
Bonsall West
Jared Starnes
Potter Jr. High
Brandon Schneider
Sullivan
Jason Whitesell
Fallbrook St. School
Michael Lopez
Maie Ellis
Joseph Castellano
Wm. Frazier
Kasey Kramer
Live Oak
Tristin Shampo
Vivian Banks
German Marrufo
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