City Manager Teresa Wilson recognized as a recipient of the Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Award

City Manager Teresa Wilson was recognized at the 18th Annual Whitney M. Young, Jr. Service Awards Banquet on Tuesday, April 12, 2016. Wilson was selected as an honoree because of her tireless efforts and dedicated public service during the historic October 2015 flood. The Whitney  M. Young, Jr. Service Award Banquet was hosted by the Indian Waters Council, Boy Scouts of America.

“It is an honor to be a recipient of the Whitney M. Young Jr. award.  I am proud to serve my community and I commend the commitment to service that the Boy Scouts of America demonstrate every day.  I have never been prouder than when the Boy Scouts joined other organizations and volunteered to support those in need during the flood in 2015.  Our entire community displayed a high level of resilience during a historic crisis,” City Manager Teresa Wilson stated.

The Whitney M. Young, Jr Service Award is given to recognize outstanding service by an adult individual or organization in the development of Scouting for youth. This award also salutes “unsung heroes”, these people who might not otherwise receive recognition for their exceptional service to America’s youth. Selection as a recipient of this most prestigious honor is based on the nominee’s contribution as an advocate seeking to improve at-risk conditions affecting America’s youth and communities.

For more information, visit www.indianwaters.org or call 803-750-9868.