The Optimist Club of Verona began recognizing outstanding leaders who have made a lasting impact on youth in 2021 with our Friend of Youth Award. “Friend of Youth” is the official slogan of Optimist International and clubs all over the country and world recognize individuals who have demonstrated this in their community.
Recipients are honored with a plaque and celebration in their honor.
If you would like to nominate a teacher, coach, librarian, neighbor, etc. for this award. Please complete this nomination form by no later than September 30.
Congratulations Randy Marks – Friend of Youth 2025
Recipients
2025 – Coach Randy Marks Verona High School Cross Country Coach
2023-2024 – Frank Rodriguez Latino Nation Advisor (2015-2023) Verona Area School District
2022 – Dee Baldock and Terry Dvorak of the Verona Area Community Theater
2021 – Dave Richardson Verona High School Football Coach
Frank Rodriguez – 2023-2024
Verona High School Latino Nation
