Wilson Celebrates Its Community Champions

Wilson citizens gathered on Friday night at Darden Alumni Center for an evening of celebration and fun. The Human Relations Awards Banquet honors those who work diligently and unremittingly within the community. The Humanitarian of the Year award is the highest honor the Commission can bestow to a citizen who has given unselfishly above and beyond the call. The theme this year for the 39th annual event is "Community Champions."

Paul Lee Stevens, a well known humanitarian for close to 30 years, served as the vice-chair of the Wilson Human Relations commission during the 1980’s. This award was created to honor his dedication and commitment to the community. Daryl Woodard, last year's recipient winner served as the keynote speaker.

 PAUL LEE STEVENS HUMANITARIAN AWARD WINNER - CANANIE TAYLOR

 Awarded for her work with the homeless and disadvantaged members of the community

THE COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS AWARD WINNERS

Inspirational Volunteer Award – Ken Casebolt

Civil Servant Award - Officer Rick Winstead

     Community Initiative Award - The South District Neighborhood Associations which includes Washington-Carver Heights, Elvie Street, Glenwood Hills, Valleydale Estates, Snowden Drive

Youth on The Move – Manraj Singh

Community Spirit Award – Wilson Rotary Club

Good Neighbor Award – Rev. Alzono Braggs

Neighborhood Associations Certificate Award Recognition Given

RECOGNITION of  NOMINEES

Paul Lee Stevens Humanitarian Award Nominees:

Mechell Braswell, James Haney,Wilson Police Chief Thomas Hopkins and Alan Winstead.

Good Neighbor Award Nominees: For an individual in recognition of their contributions to society and their surrounding neighborhood. Buffalo Wild Wings of Wilson, Dorethea & Roosevelt Edwards, Zette McArn, Andrew & Henrietta McIntosh, Lewis Neal, Elsie Roberts, Annie Sutton, Ella Tillery, Charles Viverette, Curtis Ward and Robert & Wendy Wells.

Inspirational Volunteer Award Nominees: For a Volunteer that inspires others to participate.
Robert Anderson, Bishop Linwood Batts, Holly Carmichael, Faith Fitzgerald, Lula Durham, Joyce and James Haney, Janet Johnson, Wanda Jones, Mike Summers and Buster Thigpen.

Civil Servant Award Nominees:
Dept. Chief Randy Godwin, Chief Thomas Hopkins and Officer Rick Winters.

Community Initiative Award Nominees:
Pastor Mike Clanton, Gregory Coley,Darnell and Larnell Thoms.

Youth on the Move Award Nominees:
Siblings Wilber, Bianca, Juan, Arturo and Crystal Rios.

Community Spirit Award Nominees:
Wilson Civitan Club and Arturo Rios.