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2020 Warren County Foundation Community Service Awards Zoom Event

SPECIAL MEMORIAL AWARD for Lonnie Schear was presented to the Schear Family by Eric Meilstrip, President & CEO, LCNB; State Senator Steve Wilson; and Richard Jones. Richard and Steve are Foundation Board members.

GEORGE R. HENKLE AWARD was presented to George Leasure by Foundation Board members Dan Cunningham and Aaron Reid. Dan presented the award on zoom and Aaron presented the award to George at GMi Companies.

SNACKS AND PRINTED PROGRAMS were available at the seven sites. The catering was provided by Royce Café & Catering and the programs were printed by Minuteman Press in Lebanon.

THE EMERGING LEADER AWARD was presented to Franklin Fire Chief Jonathan Westendorf by Warren County Commissioner and Foundation Board member Shannon Jones.

OUTSTANDING ORGANIZATION AWARD went to the five Warren County Library Districts. The awards were presented by Foundation Board member Bill Thornton to Library Directors Martha Bush, Franklin-Springboro Public Library, and Julie McClellan, Lebanon Public Library. Awards were delivered to Mary L. Cook Public Library (Waynesville), Mason Public Library, and Salem Township Public Library.

The Library Districts were not only recognized for their work in Warren County, but also for their three-year financial commitment to support the Warren County Imagination Library.

THE EMERGING ORGANIZATION AWARD went to Sleep in Heavenly Peace. The award was presented to Greg Davis, Chapter President, by Foundation Board member Mike Carroll and Foundation Committee member Jane Conn.

An example of the bunk beds built for children by Sleep in Heavenly Peace.

Attractive Community Service Awards and Proclamations from Senator Steve Wilson and Representative Scott Lipps were presented to each award recipient.

THE OUTSTANDING LARGE BUSINESS AWARD went to JBM Packaging. The award was presented to Marcus Sheanshang, President & CEO, by Foundation Board member Maggie Hess and Foundation Committee member Scott Brunka.

THE OUTSTANDING SMALL BUSINESS AWARD was presented to Conger Construction Group by Foundation Board members Mike Geygan and Bobbie Grice. Receiving the award were Larry Conger, founder, and Justin Conger, President & CEO.

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The Community Service Awards County-Wide Zoom Event was on Thursday, October 1, 2020,  in seven locations across Warren County.  With Covid-19, we moved the event from May 7, to June 25, and to September 10.  Realizing the need for social distancing and small gatherings, we decided to change the event to a zoom call.  Small groups of family, friends, and business associates attended the various locations. The program was originated from the Warren County Foundation offices.

We recognize the 2020 Community Service Award Recipients, including:

• Special Memorial Award - Lonnie Schear
  
• George R. Henkle Award - George Leasure
  
• Emerging Leader Award - Jonathan Westendorf
  
• Outstanding Organization Award - Five Warren County Library Districts
  • Franklin-Springboro Public Library
    
  • Lebanon Public Library
    
  • Mary L. Cook Public Library
    
  • Mason Public Library
    
  • Salem Township Public Library
    
• Emerging Organization Award - Sleep in Heavenly Peace
  
• Outstanding Large Business Award - JBM Packaging
  
• Outstanding Small Business Award - Conger Construction Group
  

First, we want to thank the 2020 award recipients for their help and patience. Their bios are posted in the News section.  Second, we acknowledge all the volunteers (Board and Committee members and community representatives) for making this event possible.  And, finally, we thank the Corporate Sponsors for covering the costs of the event, including:  awards, printed programs, and snack boxes from Royce Catering.

The Presenting Sponsor is LCNB National Bank.  Corporate Sponsors include: Conger Construction Group; GMi Companies; JBM Packaging; Miami Valley Gaming; and Premier Health – Atrium Medical Center.  The Program Printing Sponsor is Minuteman Press.

Our 13th annual Community Service Awards zoom event was definitely different.  We recognize and congratulate the awards recipients for their well-deserved recognition.