Chamber awards given to deserving individuals
It’s difficult to think of more deserving individuals to honor than Carolyn Mansfield, Linda Gilbert and Floyd Bouldin. The three were recognized for their tireless efforts Monday night during the annual Chamber of Commerce banquet.
The three are what this community needs. They are constantly working to make Warren County a better place, yet they also shy away from the spotlight.
That’s what makes recognizing them even more of an honor. They don’t set out to seek individual glory. They are genuinely interested in improving the place we all call home.
Mansfield was fittingly bestowed the Volunteer of the Year award. From serving as president of Leadership Warren, to helping with the county’s LEGO League, to donating her time to the American Cancer Society, Mansfield does a little of everything.
The same can be said for Gilbert, who was given the award of Distinguished Citizen. It was said Chamber officials were unanimous in their support for Gilbert when her name was nominated – and for good reason. Her values and enthusiasm are second to none.
She works to make life better for teens confined at Taft Youth Center, the place where the state’s most serious juvenile offenders are sent. Gilbert doesn’t view the kids as murderers and robbers, but as people who can work toward a better life when they are released.
Bouldin, honored with the Free Enterprise Award, has been one of the driving forces behind WastAway, a new garbage disposal process which is expected to bring hundreds of news jobs to Warren County and which could have global implications with how we dispose of household garbage. He indeed has one of this county’s bright business minds.
It is with great pleasure the Standard offers these words of congratulations. Thank you for making Warren County a better place.