Doug Hawn of rural Scranton has been chosen as the recipient of the Greene County Community Impact Award. The award was established to recognize an individual or individuals whose activities have an easily recognized impact upon Greene County residents. This is the fifth year the award has been presented. The award was created in 2010 and those honored include Lawrence Geisler, The Town and Country Band, Carson Griffith, and Vickie and Tim Robbins.
Elaine Schermerhorn of Scranton, a spokesperson for the Impact Award committee, said “Doug has been a leader in Greene County for years, and it is only fitting that he has been selected for this award. He has served the Greene County Fair, the Greene County Medical Center, the law enforcement center and Bell Tower Festival for many years and it is time to honor him for his tireless efforts.”
Hawn’s nomination stated, “Doug has unselfishly shared his financial wealth, computer skills, sound system, farm and building machines, organizational abilities, and has touched everyone’s lives in some way. He quietly and without want for recognition or compensation continues to impact our community on a monthly and yearly basis.”
Hawn will be honored Sunday, May 4, in the Greene County courthouse rotunda with a public award ceremony at 3 pm. A reception will follow. All friends and family are invited to attend.
