Community Excellence to Be Celebrated at YMCA Annual Dinner

Lakeland Hills Family YMCA will celebrate its Annual Dinner Meeting on June 25, honoring exemplary individuals and organizations for their contributions to the community. This year's Artist Recognition Award will go to Jadyn Rowland and Sophia Ecarma for their exceptional creativity in visual storytelling. The William Kogen Award for Community Service will recognize Kinnelon High School's Albert Ott, Parsippany High School's Emily Smith, and Montville Township High School's Hong Jin Cao for their dedicated volunteerism. The Morris County Vocational School District will be celebrated as the Community Partner of the Year, while educators Jennifer Lonsky and Ruben Rosario will receive the Outstanding Recognition Award for their commitment to the arts. The Richard M.

Wilcox Award, the YMCA's highest honor, will be presented to Melissa Muilenburg for her service. Packey Butler will be recognized as Volunteer of the Year for inspiring fellow members and staff through his dedication. CEO Alex Martinez highlighted the honorees' embodiment of the YMCA's core values. The event reflects the YMCA's mission of strengthening community well-being and empowering individuals.