The Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities and the AKtion Club of Wood County would like to extend heartfelt thanks to everyone who made the 2025 Community Honor Awards Banquet a memorable and inspiring evening.

Held to recognize individuals and organizations who make a positive impact in our community, this year’s banquet celebrated a remarkable group of honorees whose contributions exemplify compassion, commitment, and excellence.

We are deeply grateful to all who attended the event, submitted nominations, and showed their support for inclusive and community-centered values. Your involvement continues to uplift and empower individuals of all abilities throughout Wood County.

We are proud to announce the 2025 Community Honor Awards recipients:

• The Community Impact Award | Tim Perna
• The Cammi Chamberlain “Pillar of Character” Award | Lorraine Flick
• Volunteer of the Year Award | Rachel Hitt
• The Empowering Minds Award | Brad Prater
• Individual Achievement Award | Hunter Roberts
• The Young Pioneer Award | Ryan and Kaley Wichman
• Helping Hands Award | Brennan Arbogast
• Humanitarian Award | Gavin Saltsman

Each award recipient has left an indelible mark on our community, and we are honored to recognize their efforts. Together, we celebrate a stronger, more inclusive Wood County — one where every voice matters and every contribution counts.

For more information about the Community Honor Awards or the work of the Wood County Board of Developmental Disabilities and AKtion Club, please contact Charese Botjer at cbotjer@woodcountydd.org or 419-352-5115.