A highlight of the Year-End Convention is the presentation of awards and honors for achievements in both the second semester and for the entire year. At the Year-End Convention held Jan. 26-28, 2018, in Greensboro, an awards luncheon recognized chapters and individuals for second-semester accomplishments. The awards dinner on Saturday night recognized outstanding projects of the year, excellence in area programming, and other honors.
2017 Second Semester Awards
Parade of Excellence
1st- Greensboro Jaycees
2nd- Greater Hickory Jaycees
3rd- Winston Salem Jaycees
4th- Raleigh Jaycees
5th- Durham Jaycees
Helping Hand Award
Presented to recognize and thank the people who support the mission and work of Jaycees
Nominated by Winston-Salem, Joey Burdette & Terry Miller, Twin City Hive
Jaycee of the Second Semester
Jennifer Cassels, Winston-Salem Jaycees
Second Semester All-Stars
Presented to local Jaycee officers who have exhibited outstanding performance in their respective offices during the second semester
Director: LaToya Baldwin
Vice-President: Tara Kermiet
Chairman of Board: Amy Zambor
President: Derek Mobley
Individual Development Competitions
- Speak Up: Open – Shay Wilson; Master – Derek Mobley
- Write Up: Alexandra Antonescu
- Debate: Derek Mobley
Chairman Planning Guide Awards
- Local Economic Development:
- 2nd Place for “Investment Portfolio Management” – Greensboro Jaycees
- 1st Place for “Camel City Bike Fest” – Winston-Salem Jaycees
- Local Personal Skill Development:
- 2nd Place for “Karaoke with the Jaycees” – Winston-Salem Jaycees
- 1st Place for “Gun Shooting and Safety Classes” – Winston-Salem Jaycees
- Local Community Empowerment:
- 2nd Place for “Poker Run and 17th Annual Band Aid for Burn Survivors” – Winston-Salem Jaycees
- 1st place Miracle on Evans Street Christmas Celebration – Greenville Jaycees
- Inter-Organization Collaboration:
- 2nd Place for “Taps with the Triad Jaycees” – Winston Salem Jaycees
- 1st Place for “Dine in for Duke Cancer Support Program” – Winston Salem Jaycees
- Local Growth and Development:
- 1st Place for “General Membership Meetings” – Winston Salem Jaycees
2017 Year-End Awards
Parade of Excellence
1st – Greensboro Jaycees
2nd – Greater Hickory Jaycees
3rd – Winston Salem Jaycees
4th – Raleigh Jaycees
5th – Durham Jaycees
Charles Hawkins Memorial Awards
Presented to up to five local chapter presidents judged to have been the most outstanding during the year. Sponsored by the North Carolina JCI Senate
- Derek Mobley (Greensboro Jaycees)
- Jenna Waggoner (Raleigh Jaycees)
- Amy Moore (Greenville Jaycees)
- Sara E. Butner (Winston-Salem Jaycees)
Year-End All Star Team
Presented to local Jaycee officers who have exhibited outstanding performance in their respective offices
Director: Kayla Newman
Secretary: Sunni Minton
Felton, Gabriel, Turner Award for Outstanding State Director: David Mofford
Bob Bain Memorial Award for Outstanding State Officer: Jocelyn Hardee
Ed Ellis Memorial Award for Outstanding Regional Director: Catherine Thomas
Linn D. Garibaldi Award for Outstanding President of a Local Organization: Sara E. Butner
Chairman Planning Guide Awards
- Local Economic Development Program
- 1st Place – Camel City Bike Fest – Winston Salem
- 2nd Place – Christmas Cheer – Winston Salem
- Local Personal Skill Development Program
- 1st Place – Gun Shooting and Safety Class – Winston Salem
- 2nd Place – Goal Setting for the New Year – Winston Salem
- Local Community Empowerment Program
- 1st Place – Miracle on Evans Street Christmas Celebration – Greenville
- 2nd Place – Valentines for Ronald McDonald House – Winston Salem
- Inter-Organization Collaboration Project
- 1st Place – Chili Cookoff for Lake Waccamaw Boys and Girls Home – Winston Salem
- 2nd Place – Dine-In for Duke Cancer Support Center – Winston Salem
- Local Growth and Development
- 1st Place – General Membership Meetings – Winston Salem
King-Bennett-Strickland Award
Presented to the most outstanding Community Development Project of the year
Kidsmas Miracle, Greensboro Jaycees
Cindy Kay Strope Memorial Award
Presented to the most outstanding local project that benefits children and youth. This award is sponsored by the Jacksonville Jaycees Foundation.
Bags to Wishes, Greensboro Jaycees
George Lentz Membership Award
Presented to the Jaycee chapter that has been judged to have the most outstanding Membership Development
Greensboro Jaycees
John Stackhouse Burn Center Award
Presented annually to the top local chairman of projects raising funds for the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center
Greater Hickory Jaycees
North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center Fire Bucket Award #1
Presented annually to the local chapter making the largest total contribution to the North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center
Roxboro Jaycees
North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center Fire Bucket Award #2
Presented annually to the local chapter making the largest per-member donation based on the January 1 membership base.
Roxboro Jaycees
Russell Bennett Memorial Award
Established to recognize up to three local project chairmen who, through fundraising efforts, develop unique and innovative ways to increase public awareness of cancer and the research and treatment provided by the Duke Cancer Patient Support Program
Greenville Jaycees
Wallace Leinwand Award
Presented to the local chapter who raises the most money per member of their Jan. 1 membership base for the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina
Cary Jaycees
William Davis Memorial Award
Given in recognition of outstanding chapter participation with the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina and the Jaycee Cottage at Lake Waccamaw
Greenville Jaycees
Libby Wallace Memorial Award
Presented to the chapter who is the largest growth chapter in the state for the year
Greensboro Jaycees
William K. Hobbs Individual Development Award
Presented to the Jaycee chapter that has been judged the most outstanding in the area of Individual Development programming
Winston-Salem Jaycees
Luther J. Britt Community Development Award
Presented to the Jaycee chapter that has been judged the most outstanding in the area of Community Development programming
Greensboro Jaycees
Karen H. Byrd Award
Presented to the Jaycee chapter that has been judged the most outstanding in the area of Business programming
Greensboro Jaycees
Joanie Cramer International Award
Presented to the Jaycee chapter that has been judged the most outstanding in the area of National/International programming
Winston-Salem Jaycees
Giessenbier Awards
Presented to the local Chapter(s) judged as having the most outstanding programs in each population division. Sponsored by the North Carolina Jaycees Cardinal Corps
Giessenbier Award #1: Greensboro Jaycees
Giessenbier Award #2: Winston-Salem Jaycees
John Kiger Memorial Award
Presented annually to the most outstanding Jaycee chapter in North Carolina
Greensboro Jaycees