The Chatham-Kent YMCA held its annual celebration of youth awards, recently, recognizing outstanding young people in the community.
Recipients were chosen based on sensitivity to others, talent, innovation, academic responsibility, development of personal talents and contributions to the community. Each award winner received $1,000. Winners are, front row, from left, Agriculture & Environment Award: Natasha Lugtigheid (Chatham Christian School); Business Spirit Award: Elaaf Siddiqui (CKSS); Health & Wellness Award: Olivia Ermers (Blenheim District High School); Health & Wellness Award: Katelyn Taylor (Chatham Christian School); International Humanitarian Award: Emily Hiltz (Ursuline College Chatham); and Perseverance Award: Gabrielle Gooch (Ursuline College Chatham). Second row, from left, Personal Achievement Award: Carys Wynn Owen (CKSS); Science & Technology Award: Meghan Domony (CKSS); Volunteerism & Community Service Award: Payton Pugh (Ridgetown High School); Volunteerism & Community Service Award: Brandon Vaughan (UCC); and YMCA Youth Leadership Award: Hannah Clark (Lambton Kent Composite School).
