NAACP hands out awards

Published 1:30 am Friday, March 31, 2017

The Snohomish County NAACP held its annual Freedom Fund Gala on March 4. Several awards were handed out to recognize contributions to the community.

Carl Gipson Lifetime Achievement Award: Ed Glazer

Rev. S. G. Wilson Spiritual Achievement Award: Rev. Paul Benz

Jack Curtis Veterans Leadership Memorial Award: retired Major Jesse D. Hayes IV, U.S. Air Force

Oscar Eason Jr. Community Service Awards: Jessica V. Burt, Providence Institute for a Healthier Community; Barbie-Danielle DeCarlo, Edmonds Community College; and Sarah Olson, city of Lynnwood

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