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Local Youth Recognized with Character Award
Southwest Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce Recognizes 3rd Local Youth
The Southwest Gwinnett Chamber (SWGC) recently held their monthly First Friday breakfast, the organization’s signature monthly networking event that draws local business professionals, at Peachtree Corners’ Atlanta Tech Park.
An outstanding local youth was recognized in front of community leaders. MaryBeth Bender, Chamber executive board member, conveyed the organizations’ desire to elevate students in the Berkeley Lake, Norcross and Peachtree Corners area who are making a difference in their community — not as much because of what they do, but because of who they are.
The SWGC presented their third Character Award to Greater Atlanta Christian’s Madeline Facteau. The award was created to recognize outstanding students whose attitude and actions embody the organization’s mission, passion and commitment to excellence and community action.
“Madeline consistently is a peer-influencer of the best kind. She holds herself to a high standard and her genuine caring nature draws others to her. As I consider her contributions, I am grateful for her spiritual maturity in pouring out her support, empathy and aid to others,” shared GAC Principal Shane Woodward who was present for the recognition. “Madeline is a stellar student and athlete who works hard, and her time and efforts reap good things for many people.”
The GAC Senior is President of the National Charity League, a member of the Student Ministry Team, National Honor Society, Red Cross Club, Spanish Club and Homecoming Committee. She serves as Student Ambassador, is on the Ecuador Missions Team and is tenacious in her athletic pursuits in Varsity Lacrosse.
The SWGC champions the local area as the preferred place for economic opportunity and diverse talent, generating a robust quality of life. The organization fosters collaboration amongst business leaders to connect, engage and make a difference in the community.
Each month of the school year, the Chamber will recognize a selected student based on the characteristics of: respect, citizenship, caring, trustworthiness, justice/fairness and responsibility displayed at home and in the community.
Applications for consideration are available and can be submitted to SWG Chamber of Commerce board member Mary Beth Bender at mbender@norcrossga.net.