The Southwick Rotary Club held its 21st awards dinner Wednesday evening, presenting the Outstanding Vocational and Community Service Awards.
SOUTHWICK -- The Southwick Rotary Club held its 21st awards dinner Wednesday evening, presenting the Outstanding Vocational and Community Service Awards.
The first award, given out by Rotary President Chris Boyd, went to Gene H. Theroux, commander of the Sons of the American Legion 124, vice commander of the Sons of the American Legion Detachment of Massachusetts and president of the board of the Friends of Quabbin.
Another award went to Robert N. Fox, fundraising and event chairman for the Southwick Rotary Club.
Our Community Food Pantry received an award, which was accepted by Sally Munson, program manager and Diane Mason-Arnold, chairwoman of the board of directors at the Food Pantry.
The awards program was introduced in 1996 and to date has recognized 67 individuals and four nonprofit organizations from Southwick and the surrounding communities.
More than 60 people were on hand for the dinner, which was held at Tucker's Restaurant in Southwick.