RICHMOND, Ind. - The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County announced the recipients of its Impact Awards throughout the community.
Richmond High School sophomore Warren Guess II was named the 2026 Boys & Girls Clubs of Wayne County Youth of the Year. He received a $1,000 scholarship and will advance to the state competition.
Richmond High School senior Madison Benns received the Jack Reed Memorial Scholarship and will get $2,000 to pursue higher education.
The Club also awarded two $250 scholarships to Northeastern High School sophomore Brylei Hatfield and Richmond High School junior Courtney Curtis as Youth of the Year runners-up.
Being recognized as Youth of the Year is the highest honor a Boys & Girls Club member can receive.
During the celebration, the Club also recognized community members and organizations whose support over the past year has made a significant impact.
Award recipients included:
Earl & Kathryn Mayer Award: Logue’s TLC Pet Hospital
Rookie Board Members of the Year: Becky Dimick Eastman, Sarah French, & Emily Schaeffer
Board Member of the Year: Brad Barrett
Bob Rosa President’s Award: Cathryn Dickman
Debra Edelman Champion of Youth Award: Jera Schwer
Richard E. Jeffers Legacy Award: Eldon Harzman
Stacey Steele Service & Devotion Employee of the Year: Eli Howell
Volunteer of the Year: PJ’s College of Cosmetology
