Two deserving individuals were recently honored for their commitment to local youth at the Indiana Alliance of Boys & Girls Clubs Area Council awards dinner on April 14 at The Wellington in Fishers.
Olivia Morales, a current Club employee, was awarded with the Most Valuable Program Professional award for her excellence as a Youth Development Counselor & Facilitator as well as a Camp Crosser Assistant Director & Counselor over the past eight years. She always goes above and beyond for Club Kids, and her passion for working with youth is emphasized by her attention to detail in planning, preparing and facilitating of programs.
“Olivia is true Boys & Girls Club kid through and through,” BGCN Operations Director Abigail Stutesman said. “She’s committed to youth development and true to her goal of making sure every kiddo feels included and valued! We’re proud of her accomplishments and can’t wait to see what lies in store for her next chapter.”
The late Irv Heath was inducted in the Indiana Boys & Girls Club Hall of Fame. Mr. Heath was a founding member of the Boys’ Club of Noblesville in 1952 and continued to serve the organization in many roles for another 41 years. During his tenure, he spearheaded two major fundraising campaigns while guiding the organization through decades of growth. Accepting the award on his behalf were his daughter, Marilyn Heath, son-in-law, Peter Johnson, granddaughter, Jenna Perdue, and her husband, Tyler Perdue.
“It is wonderful to be able honor Mr. Heath for his lifelong commitment to the youth in our community and his passion for the mission of the Boys & Girls Club,” BGCN Executive Director Becky Terry said. “As one of the founders of the local organization, and because of his vision, dedication and leadership, countless lives have been impacted. Generations of children have had a safe place to call their own, to learn and explore, and to reach their full potential and become the future leaders of our community.”
For more information about the Boys & Girls Club of Noblesville’s program offerings, visit BGCNI.org or check out the Club’s social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.