2024 Winners

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Elijah Nicol graduated from Jonathan Alder High School where he was involved in lacrosse and National Honor Society. He was also a class officer. Elijah volunteers at Daily Needs Assistance and the Leo Club. Elijah is attending Cedarville University to study Civil Engineering. A quote from his application essay: "When one recognizes that they are part of something bigger it empowers them to become their best self and to accomplish what needs to be done." The Citizenship Award was presented by Party member, Cheryl Brockman.

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Payton Pollock graduated from Madison Plains High School where he was involved in baseball, basketball, National Honor Society, and FFA. He spent time as a volunteer passing out information and advocating for the Madison Plains school levy. A quote from his application essay: “Through this experience [advocating for school levy] I have learned that being an active citizen does not always mean that you can control the outcome of an issue for which you are advocating. “ The Citizenship Award was presented by Party Member, Cheryl Brockman.

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William Kerry graduated from London High School where he was involved in marching band, soccer, and tennis. William volunteers at Friends of the Madison County Parks and Trails and Help House and has also spent time canvassing for a candidate. William will attend OSU to major in Aerospace Engineering. A quote from his application essay: 

“I aspire to leave a lasting and positive impact on my community, embodying the spirit of a contributing member of society. “ The Citizenship Award was presented by Party Member Celeste Lipp.

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Kassandra Simmons graduated from West Jefferson High School where she was involved in softball, basketball and the National Honor Society. She volunteers at Sufficient Grace and in the Norwood Elementary Mentor Program. Kassandra plans to attend Wilmington College to study Agriculture Business. A quote from her application essay: “I appreciate that I have freedoms that allow me to reach out and be a part of so much more than I ever thought I would be.” The Citizenship Award was presented by Party member Mike Gorman.