The Democratic Women of Macon County awarded their annual Youth Community Service and Leadership Grant during a presentation and reception on March 18 at the Macon County Community Center. These grants encourage young people to take leadership in creating community in Macon County.
This year’s recipient is Cooper Strickland, son of Kevin and Colleen Strickland. Pictured above with the winner is Anne Hyder, president of the Democratic Women of Macon County; committee members Mary Teslow and Lorraine Ross; Cooper’s mentor, Amanda Dowdle, who will oversee the grant funds; Cooper’s mother, Colleen Strickland; Cooper Strickland; and, Cooper’s father, Kevin Strickland.