Hall of Fame
Honoring the extraordinary individuals who have made a lasting difference in our community.
Award Categories
Youth Leader of the Year
Volunteer of the Year
Mentor of the Year
Coach of the Year
Community Champion Award
Youth Leader of the Year
Jordan Mitchell
Jordan demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout 2024, serving as student body president and organizing three community service projects that engaged over 100 peers.
Led 3 major community projects, maintained 4.0 GPA
Volunteer of the Year
Ms. Patricia Evans
Patricia volunteered over 600 hours in 2024 supporting tutoring programs, mentoring girls, and coordinating our annual community fundraiser.
600+ volunteer hours, 25 youth mentored
Mentor of the Year
Dr. Raymond Hughes
Dr. Hughes served as a dedicated mentor for 12 young men, helping every one of his mentees graduate high school with plans for further education or career training.
12 mentees — 100% graduation rate
Coach of the Year
Coach Sandra Tillman
Coach Tillman led the LRJCC girls basketball team to a regional championship while maintaining a focus on academics, character, and community service.
Regional Championship, 100% of team above 3.0 GPA
Community Champion Award
Alderman Kevin Brooks
Alderman Brooks championed youth development funding at the city level and helped secure a $50,000 grant for LRJCC program expansion in 2024.
Secured $50,000 in community funding for youth programs
Youth Leader of the Year
Aaliyah Washington
Aaliyah served as captain of the step team and created LRJCC's first youth newsletter, giving young people a platform to share their voices.
Step Team Captain, founded LRJCC Youth Newsletter
Mentor of the Year
Marcus Freeman
Marcus spent two years guiding eight young men through high school and helped three of them secure scholarships for post-secondary education.
8 mentees, 3 scholarships secured
Community Champion Award
First Baptist Church of West Memphis
The congregation provided volunteer labor, financial support, and facility space that enabled LRJCC to expand its summer program by 40%.
40% summer program expansion supported
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