At the June 29 Awards and Officer Installation Banquet, President Ann Way announced the awards for some of the outstanding Club members for 2016-2017. Thank You Awards were presented to Terry Furman, Ruth Gorski and Dave Wilson for services to the Club.
 
President's Awards were given to Ron Furman for his consistent leadership of the Harvest & Wine Festival and his support to Ann when she became President and Norm Kelly, for his outstanding leadership of the Global Projects Committee, currently working on a Global grant for water and community development in Haiti.
 

Ron Furman (left) and Norm Kelly with Pres. Ann Way 
 
Treasurer Sandy Lane and Secretary Carol Ziomek received Executive Awards.for their dedication to the club and the endless hours they spend on club business.
 
Distinguished Service Awards were presented to Norm Werkheiser for his consistent contributions to Club Projects over his 40 years in Rotary and to Patty Ehrenzeller who led the seemingly never ending Senior Center Painting project.
 
 
Pres. Ann Way (left) with Distinguished Service Awardees Norm Werkheiser and Patty Ehrenzeller
 
Although not present, Jodi Crimmel was award the Excellence in Humanity Award for her work in Haiti and Frank Oliver was honored with the Service Above Self Award for assuming leadership of the Drug Take Back Outreach Project. 
 
Pres. Ann then announced that the Rotarian of the Year for 2016-2017 was the Rotary Club of Tunkhannock, rather than any single individual. One or two benches will be purchased for downtown Tunkhannock with a plaque on each indicating the 2016-2017 Tunkhannock Rotary Club received this recognition.