Herman Prescott Award
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Calvin Darthard
Calvin has served with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Texas for the past 10 years, he has served on numerous Regional Training Committees including the Mid Managers Conference which was held last year in Killeen, Texas. His commitment to this organization is unwavering and when called upon provides such service without hesitation.
Contribution to the Profession
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Jeff Woods
Jeff Woods has been a professional in the Boys & Girls Club movement for twenty-eight years. He started his career as the Director of Operations for the BGC of Buena Park, California. He later served as the Directore of Operations of the BGC of Greater Houston. He is now the President/CEO of the BGC of Deep East Texas.
Executive Director of the Year
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Mark Kiester
Mark Kiester has impacted the Movement significantly in the relatively short amount of time he has been with his organization. On a local level, he cultivaterelationships that have resulted in new and sustainable sources of funding and
resources which have allowed exponential growth in the last four years.
Administrative Staff of the Year
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Normalynda Zepeda
Normalynda, a youth development professional veteran, demonstrates passionate service to our mission that took our programs into the 21st century. In her position as resource developer she rallies our entire team to be involved in resource development. She has a vision and innovative implementation strategies that bring in revenue and volunteers. Her community liaison work utilizes all forms of media, from facebook, to radio and TV commercials, to e-blasts.
Professional of the Year
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Steve Martinez
Steve has more than 20 years of experience with Boys & Girls Clubs. After graduating from Colorado State University with a degree in history, Steve joined the Owen Branch as Athletic Director. He was quickly promoted to Branch Director and excels at leading one of the busiest clubs for Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Denver.
Steve truly is someone who cares not only about his club and his kids, but about the Boys & Girls Club movement. He is a leader both on the organizational and National level and has accomplished a great deal in his twenty years in the movement.