SHELTON – The Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley has selected the winners of this year’s Service to Youth Awards and will be holding a ceremony to honor the individuals on April 20.
Nick and Ernestine Luise have been chosen as the recipients of the Raymond P. Lavietes Service to Youth Award, which will be presented posthumously for Nick. The Raymond P. Lavietes Service to Youth Award is the highest honor the Club can present to an individual, named after beloved Club friend and supporter, Ray Lavietes, who helped make our Boys & Girls Club a frontrunner in the provision of services to youth through his dedication and commitment. This award honors an individual or individuals worthy of recognition due to their involvement in serving the youth of our community.
The Bassett Family Fund has been chosen as the recipient of the Champion of Youth Award. The Champion of Youth Award is the highest honor our Boys & Girls Club can award a company/organization. It is presented to those worthy of recognition due to their involvement in serving the youth of our community. This honor is presented for outstanding leadership and untiring dedication to youth activities, distinguished record in volunteer service with an emphasis on youth, and exceptional support of our Boys & Girls Club.
Sharon Oates has been chosen as the Alumni Hall of Fame award recipient. The Alumni Hall of Fame Award recognizes former members and staff for their contributions to society, outstanding leadership, dedication to children, and service to the community and Boys & Girls Clubs.
“We are fortunate to have such dedicated and compassionate friends of the Club, who go above and beyond to provide a better future for the children of our community,” says Shaye Roscoe, Chief Executive Officer of the Boys & Girls Club. “I invite everyone who knows Nick and Ernie, the Bassets, and Sharon to join us in April to honor them for their heroic efforts.”
Tickets for the event will go on sale in early March.
For more information about the awards and the Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley, visit https://BGC-LNV.org.
