Our mission is to celebrate and nurture youth leaders by helping them develop a deep sense of self and responsibility for improving their communities.
IMPACT
Serving the community during the 2023-24 program year
PARTNERS
During the 2023-24 program year, the JWLA volunteered 950 hours and partnered with the following community organizations:
NEWS
2024 Marcia Wynn Award
2024 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipients
The Wynn family selected ETHS seniors Kayla Rodriguez and Joseph Williams Salgado as the 2024 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipients.
Kayla plans to attend Grand Canyon University and major in nursing. Joseph will attend the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with a major in film and media studies.
Congratulations and best wishes to Kayla and Joseph!
2023 Marcia Wynn Award
Wynner parent John Kayaian received the Marcia Wynn Award at our Parent/Board Gathering held on Sept. 28, 2023. The Marcia Wynn Award honors parents who have been consistent supporters of the Justin Wynn Fund.
John has been a dedicated supporter of the Justin Wynn Fund since his son Theo received the Justin Wynn Award. He has served on the JWF Board of Directors since 2017, including as Vice President for four years. John has been instrumental in planning the Red Tie Soirée each year, and has planned and hosted our annual Parent Mixers.
Wynner Theo Kayaian presented his father with the 2023 Marcia Wynn Award on behalf of the Justin Wynn Board of Directors. Congratulations John!
2023 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipient
The Wynn family selected ETHS senior Maria Martinez as the 2023 Catherine McKnight Scholarship recipient. Maria plans on attending Northern Illinois University. The Catherine McKnight Scholarship was presented to Maria at the Senior Scholarship Night held on May 10th.
Congratulations and best wishes to Maria!
2022 Marcia Wynn Award Recipients
The Justin Wynn Fund Board of Directors presented the Marcia Wynn Award to the Max Shure and Tracey Denlow. Max and Tracey have been dedicated supporters of the Justin Wynn Fund for many years. Max and Tracey were honored at the Parent/Board Gathering held on Sept. 12, 2022.
2022 Catherine McKnight Scholarship Recipients
The Wynn family awarded the 2022 Catherine McKnight Scholarships to ETHS seniors Taryn Robinson and Timothy Russell. ETHS honored Taryn and Timothy at the virtual ETHS Senior Scholarship Night held on May 11, 2022.
Taryn plans to attend Duke University and major in Psychology with a minor in Dance. Timothy will attend Northwestern University and study Mechanical Engineering.
Congratulations and Best Wishes to Taryn and Timothy!