Each year, Mahoning County Children Services and the Child Advocacy Center at Akron Children's Hospital, Boardman, award a community organization or individual with the Community Spotlight Award at their annual "Pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention" event.

Due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person events, the public event has been canceled.

However, the Annual Community Spotlight Award Recipients have been selected.

The Annual Community Spotlight Award recognizes community organizations or individuals who?demonstrate generosity,
commitment, and ongoing community service to the Children of Mahoning County.?

Each organization is awarded with a signature "Blue Award."

Blue is significant as it is the official color for Child Abuse prevention.

Mahoning County Children Services and Akron Children's Hospital proudly announce 2021 Community Spotlight Award is
presented to The Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble 2

Boardman High School Jazz Ensemble 2 has entertained audiences at the "Pinwheels for Prevention Event" nine out of the 14
years consecutive years.

The highly talented students from Boardman High School and their Music Director Tom Ruggieri were honored. 

Also awarded this year is Wanda Marland, a cherished Donor and Friend to Mahoning County Children Services.

Since early in 2018, Wanda has become one of Mahoning County Children Services' most cherished partners as well as a true friend to the Agency and the many, many children served.

Each month and throughout the year, Wanda ensures that each child in Mahoning County Children Services Foster and Kinship Care Program receives a specially created Birthday Gift Bag on their birthday.

Wanda has created Birthday Gift Bags for hundreds of Mahoning County Children.

Congratulations to this year's recipients!