We are pleased to celebrate Heather Clark as the 2025 John Kjelson Memorial Service Award recipient in recognition of her exceptional service, dedication, and unwavering commitment to the values that guide our organization.

Heather has been a Fitness Volunteer for approximately 10 years. She is an individual who embodies caring not just through their actions, but also through the way she actively listens and responds to the needs of those around them. Her genuine empathy and respect for colleagues, clients, and community members foster a welcoming and supportive environment. This ability to infuse humor into their interactions not only helps to ease tension, but it also encourages camaraderie and builds a stronger sense of teamwork. Reliability is another quality that Heather consistently demonstrates. She approaches each task with a level of commitment and consistency that instills confidence in her ability to deliver quality service. Heather not only volunteers to teach classes of her own, but she also never fails to fill in when someone is unavailable. In addition to being reliable, Heather shows creativity and innovation in her work. Heather consistently comes up with new and exciting ways to engage her students.

Heather recently had a fundraiser at her dance studio, students from her Dancefit classes performed for a live audience, it was incredible. The same group of students showed up in the rain to watch Heather perform when she played Music in the Park, showing their support for a really wonderful person. Lastly, Heather consistently provides high-quality service without any expectation of special recognition. She possesses an unwavering work ethic and an authentic passion for making a difference. She absolutely embodies the core values of caring, respect, honesty, responsibility and inclusion in every interaction. In closing, we are thankful to have Heather Clark's contributions to our organization and community make her a deserving recipient of the John Kjelson Memorial Service Award. Her service is a reflection of her character and commitment to the values that matter most. It is an honor to nominate such a dedicated and outstanding individual.