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The Owens Companies > OES > Gene Haynes Community Service Award
2011 - Mr. Ivan Gilreath
The fifth annual Gene Hayes award was presented this year to Ivan Gilreath, President and CEO of the Boys & Girls Clubs. Gilreath serves on the board of counselors at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and the national advisory board of the University of Nebraska-Omaha College of Business. He has a long history of community leadership having served as a volunteer for numerous nonprofit organizations, including the board of the Urban League of Nebraska, the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the YMCA Black Achievers, the Urban League Black Executive Exchange Program and Omaha Chamber of Commerce 21st Century Steering Committee. He founded the Midwest Trailblazers mentoring and basketball organization, which provides opportunities for young men and women to develop leadership and social skills, while supporting athletic ability. Gilreath was also the former Chair and board member for Owens Educational Services.
Gilreath was honored with the "Living the Dream" award from the City of Omaha, and in 2002, was given the University of Nebraska-Omaha's Distinguished Alumni award from the College of Business. In 2007, he was awarded the Whitney M. Young Leadership Award from the Urban League of Nebraska.
Mr. Gilreath was presented with the Gene Haynes Commitment to Youth award at OES's annual "Diamonds in the Rough" fundraiser on September 2, 2011 by Diana L. Owens, Founder of Owens Educational Services.
2010 - Mr. Larry Jindra
A long time community activist who has a passion to assist at-risk youth in succeeding. Larry's contributions to the community and youth of OES would include spear-heading a donation drive to meet the needs of people affected by Hurricane Katrina in 05 through the American Red Cross - both locally and nationally; establishing job shadowing opportunities for youth at various businesses; assist OES when families are in need of furniture or basic living needs; mentoring specific youth when requested; and assisting with our annual fund raisers. These contributions are in addition to Larry and his wife being long time foster parents to numerous children. To date, they have taken guardianship of one of their foster children and legally adopted another while also raising three biological children.
Larry graduated from North High School in 1986 and has stated numerous times that he could have been anyone of the youth we serve, except he had his mother, grandmother and sisters to "keep him in line."
Larry started working for Regal Printing in 1998 in the planning and engineering department. Presently he is the sales force for Regal as well as the Supervisor for the Finishing Department. He has a knack for juggling even the largest of projects at work, assuring his responsibilities to his family are met and actively participating as an all-around Board of Director for OES.
2009 - Mr. Bob Bostwick
The Third Annual Gene Haynes award for an outstanding community member/leader was Robert (Bob) Bostwick. Bob has been involved for many years with the Little Vikes Football league in North Omaha. In his multiple years as a coach, he has taken many children into the league that would not have had an opportunity to participate. Even though Mr. Bostwick is now 70 plus years of age, he continues his involvement with the youth in the community. The award was given to him at the Leagues annual Championship game at Power Landing on November 8th. Also in attendance were last years winner, Ms. Tommie Wilson, and the original recipient Mr. Gene Haynes.
2008 - Ms. Tommie Wilson
A long civil rights activist who came to Omaha 43 years ago with her husband at a time when OPS was recruiting black educators. She was actively involved in NAACP at age 16 while attending Texas Southern University during the mid 1950's where she received her BA/MA in Vocal and Music Education, along with an MA in Secondary School Administration from UNO. Tommie taught music at several OPS schools until her retirement. Her accomplishments include: Hugh & Dr. Leola Bullocks Equity /Advocacy Award 2011) State of Nebraska (first); NAACP Branch President (Two Terms) 2004-2008; Metropolitan Community College Community Service, Professionalism and Leadership M L K Award 2008; Metropolitan Community College Honoring lifetime of dedicated Service and Contribution to Education in our Community Award 2008; African American Leadership for Community services Award (Community Leader 2007); NAACP Director's Award - Regional /Omaha Branch 2006; NAACP Civil Rights Advocacy (2006); Betty Abbott Friends of Crime Stoppers Award" (first); City of Omaha "Living the Dream M L K Award; City of Omaha "Rosa Parks Award" (first); National Council of Negro Women's Community Service Award 2005; Nebraska Council Commissioner of Juvenile Justice 1997-1999/ 2000-2003 (Governors' Ben Nelson and Mike Johanns); Making A Difference Award United Way 2004; Heartland Blueprint Class III 1995; The Governor's Conference on Community Service "Volunteer Service from the Grassroots Up" 1999 State of Nebraska.
Presently, Tommie works for Metropolitan Community College in the Community Liaison office. She rehabilitates soon-to--be released inmates and encourages them to get an education. She is an inspiration to all who come in contact with her. She has opened the eyes and heart of many.
Ms. Wilson has four daughters, 11 grandchildren and five great-grand children. Her list of accomplishments and awards are numerous to include the Hugh and Dr. Leola Bullock Equity/Advocacy Award
2007 - Mr. Gene Haynes
Mr. Haynes earned his BS Degree in Social Studies with a Major in Economics in 1967 from Rust College in Mississippi. The received his MS in Education and Administration & Supervision in 1974 from UNO. His career in teaching began at Tech High in 1967 in Social Studies. From 1971-84 He was Tech's Head Boys Basketball Coach. When Tech closed in 1984, became the Lead Teacher at OPS Special Study Center. In 1986 he was promoted to Assistant Principal at McMillian Junior High and in 1987, he became Assistant Principal Omaha North High. Today, he is the Principal at Omaha North High. Mr. Haynes is known for his hands-on approach to being a motivational education.
Mr. Haynes is a member of the Omaha School Administrator Association, the Omaha Education Association and the Nebraska State Educational Association to name a few. He has received numerous Awards during his career including the African-American Congressional History Award. He is actively involved in north Omaha's Project Impact, the Urban League of Nebraska, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Pacesetter Scholarship Committee.
GENE HAYNES COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
CRITERIA:
- Through his or her dedication, the nominee, through their sustained actions, has provided individuals in our community with numerous opportunities for success and achievement.
- The nominee has expressed a sincere sense of commitment to the community and has shared the fruits of their hard work and achievement with others.
- The nominee, through their vision, has created unique and innovative opportunities to solve problems for youth and their families in their community.
- The nominee appears to have similar visions and goals concurrent with those of the organization.
- The nominee, whose outstanding volunteer community service leadership has enhanced the quality of life for the people and the community they represent, both today and into the future.
- The nominee has a vision for his or her community and his or herself that distinguishes them from other people in similar positions or capacity.
NOMINATIONS:
- The second annual Gene Haynes Community Service Aware will be presented to an individual with a long-standing commitment to our community and its youth and families.
- The award winner must have a broad-based, continuing commitment to community service as reflected in a variety of programs and/or initiatives which are responsive to the community and its social needs, and which shows evidence of a true partnership with the community.
- A Committee of past presidents and board chairperson will select the recipient. The Award will be given on the eve of the annual fund raiser recognizing the individual's initiative. Achievement and excellence to the community are paramount to a nominee's selection of the award.
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