Jerry Roberts of Jefferson has been selected as the recipient of the Greene County Community Impact Award. The award was established to recognize an individual whose activities have an easily recognized impact upon Greene County residents. This is the tenth year the award has been presented.
Teena Toliver, a spokesperson for the Impact Award committee, said, “Jerry Roberts has been a leader in the county for years, and it is only fitting that he has been selected for this award. He has served the children, youth, and adults of Greene County for years and it is time to honor him for his tireless efforts and positive approach in so many areas.”
Roberts has been active in the Jefferson public library children’s department reading to second and third graders, as well as participating in Halloween and Christmas events. He is a past “Friend of the Year” at the Jefferson library.
As an Elk member he has participated in the Hoop Shoot, distributed dictionaries to all third graders, judged the sixth grade essay contest, served at the annual Christmas Dinner, and was a founding member of the Patriots Dinner committee. As an Elk he was responsible for writing grants for the moldboard plow in the Thomas Jefferson Gardens, flags for the cemeteries, and televisions for the library.
Roberts wrote and narrated the musical production “Eva” for the Greene County Historical Society. His other activities include co-hosting Historical Society “chats” at the Greene County Fair. He has received the “Friend of 4-H” Award.
Roberts served on the Genesis Development board of directors for six years and was board president in 2017.
Jerry Roberts will be honored Sunday, June 2, in the Greene County courthouse rotunda with a public reception following a short program at 3 pm. All friends and family are invited to attend.
