The Janesville Jets of the North American Hockey League (NAHL) received the very special Community Improvement Award at the Thirteenth Annual Forward Janesville Awards Banquet at the Pontiac Convention Center on Thursday, January 24th.
Forward Janesville, which leads private sector economic and
community development efforts throughout Rock County, chose the
Janesville Jets organization from numerous submitted nomination forms.
The main criteria for this award was the winner "must have demonstrated
exemplary contributions to the well being of the Janesville
Community."
Since October 1, 2012, under the guidance of new Head Coach Joe
Dibble and Operations/Community Relations Manager Greg Hanthorn, the
Janesville Jets players have provided over 850 hours of community
service to date.
“It is a privilege for our players to be playing hockey in this
community, and we try to give back to the community as much as we can,
especially around the holidays,” stated Jets Head Coach Joe Dibble.
"Our players are looked up to in Janesville and throughout Rock County,
and it's not only because they play hockey for the Jets. It's also
because the amount of time the players volunteer to help various
non-profit organizations, hospitals, schools and churches."
"As an organization it has been one of our top priorities to get
out and make a difference in our Community" says Jets Operations Manager
Greg Hanthorn. "Janesville has opened it's arms and homes to our
players, and they know the importance of giving back".
Some of the organizations the Jets players have supported so far
this season include: Boy & Girls Club, Clinton Community Food Bank,
ECHO, HealthNet, Janesville Youth Hockey, LaborFest, and the Salvation
Army as well as activities ranging from school reading programs, park
clean-ups and painting the Janesville Ice Arena bleachers.
Dibble added, "Our players realize there is more to playing junior
hockey then just going to the rink everyday. They must be very good
role models, giving back to the community and being a great citizen."
S(Nathan can be reached at nathanfournier@mainehockeyjournal.com)
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