‘I Tried’ awards note achievements and community support

The ‘I Tried’ Awards Banquet stands as a testament to the power of recognizing and celebrating achievements in our community and supports The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center’s goal of transforming lives and building community in Natchitoches.
  • De’Andrea Sanders, left, received the Community Advocate Award. Claire Prymus, president of the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center Board, presented the awards.
    De’Andrea Sanders, left, received the Community Advocate Award. Claire Prymus, president of the Ben D. Johnson Educational Center Board, presented the awards.
  • Shannon Hale accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her husband Ken. Not pictured is Father John O’Brien, who received the Community Advocate Award.
    Shannon Hale accepted the Lifetime Achievement Award on behalf of her husband Ken. Not pictured is Father John O’Brien, who received the Community Advocate Award.
  • Howard Conday received the Rising Young Professional’s Award
    Howard Conday received the Rising Young Professional’s Award
  • St Anthony Church Table
    St Anthony Church Table
  • Claire Prymus, chairman of the board, addressed those attending.
    Claire Prymus, chairman of the board, addressed those attending.
  • First Presbyterian Church Table
    First Presbyterian Church Table
  • Engage FCU
    Engage FCU
  • Roy O Martin Table
    Roy O Martin Table
  • City of Natchitoches table
    City of Natchitoches table
  • The speaker was Janice Bolton.
    The speaker was Janice Bolton.

    The Ben D. Johnson Educational Center hosed the ‘I Tried’ Awards Banquet on Oct. 19. The purpose of this event was to honor the life and legacy of Ben D. Johnson Sr. by sharing The Legacy Workforce Development Program’s successes from the past year and giving recognition to people in the Natchitoches community for their remarkable achievements and emphasizing community support.

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