The Mariah Award
In honor of Shannollet Like the Wind Maria(h), a "special" Newfoundland
March 03, 1997 - May 30, 2006
Mariah personally giving out her award.
The Mariah Award was first presented in 2003 by Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Chaillet, Jr. in honor of their own special needs Newfoundland girl who not only taught them many lessons in what the term "life disability" meant, but showed them the true meaning of the terms determination, courage, tenacity, stoic and love.
Criteria for the Mariah Award
Nominated Best Friends 4-H Club Member must have been an active Best Friends 4-H Club member for five years.
Nominated Best Friends 4-H Club Member must show his or her 4-H Leaders the following life skills
Courage
Determination
Heart
Inspiration to others
Persistence
Sportsmanship
Stoic
Strength of Character
Tenacity
Will
Recipients of the Mariah Award
2004 - David Dynes
2005 - Tyler Cook
2006 - Mitch Krugh
2007 - Dawn Williams
2008 - Hailey Traywick
2009 - Paige Irwin
2010 -
