Mayor Schielke and Mayor Burns, special guests from our sponsors, local Chamber of Commerce leaders, and school representatives; along with friends and family; all enjoyed a breakfast honoring our 2023 ACE Winners.
What Are the ACE Awards?
For over 25 years, the Exchange Club of the Tri-Cities has honofed the courage of selected graduating seniors for theif effort to succeed in high school despite social, economic, or physical obstacles faced along the way. They may not be academic or athletic stars, but they are stars nonetheless. Our annual Accepting the Challenge of Excellence (A.C.E.) program is an opportunity to recognize these individuals.
We recognize two students from each of our five local High Schools (Batavia, Geneva, Mooseheart, STC East, STC North) based solely on the recommendations of the designated counselor's at each school. The 10 honorees and their guests are recognized at a breakfast held at Riverside Banquets in Geneva. Each recipient receives a plaque and monetary award. Breakfast attendees, including Mayors and City officials, Chamber of Commerce representatives, sponsors, etc. All agree this is a moving and uplifting celebration.
The nature of the award makes it critical we keep the student's comfort in mind. A school sponsor presents each Award and the honorees are not asked to speak.
Please consider becoming an ACE financial sponsor. At whatever amount, be assured that 100% of your support will benefit these deserving young scholars. The Shodeen organization has provided the beautiful banquet facility, staff and breakfast buffet, whike our Exchange Club and other sponsors provide the awards.
Dave Huen, a longtime friend and member, always provides coverage for our events. Here's his article from the Daily Herald.
