2024 Leadership Awards & Ad Opportunities

To show your support and congratulate our deserving honorees, please consider purchasing an AD in a special publication to be distributed by the Times Leader Sunday paper on December 8, 2024. Your contribution will help to support Y programs that are closest to our honorees hearts.

Robert K. Mericle Leadership Award - Chuck Youngman

Chuck is a champion for the YMCA’s mission and helping youth to learn, grow and thrive at Camp Kresge. Join Chuck by supporting the Camp Kresge Lodge project to help increase
capacity to feed our youth both on and offsite.

George Brandt Community Service Award - Barbara Maculloch, Kathleen Dunsmuir & Alison Zurawski

Sponsored by:

Barb, Kathy & Ali share a passion for supporting youth development in this community. Join them by supporting the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA’s Early Learning Programs,
provided across 5 YMCA child care centers in Luzerne County.

Corporations & Foundations Leadership Award - The Luzerne Foundation

Community is at the heart of everything The Luzerne Foundation stands for, shown by
commitment and support of the continued expansion at the Greater Wyoming Valley Area YMCA. Join the effort to strengthen the next generation by supporting YMCA scholarship funds.

Frank M. Henry Layperson of the Year Award - Amy Dewey, CRNP, MSN, RN.

Amy is a strong advocate for the Y and has a heart for helping neighbors in need. Support a cause close to Amy’s heart by donating to the Wilkes-Barre Y’s Annual Support Campaign.