Speakman named Blue Diamond Community Service winner

By Ryne Turke on February 11, 2016 at 12:37pm

The second annual Blue Diamond Community Service Award has been announced.

The First National Bank of Arenzville selected Larry Speakman of Jacksonville for the award that recognizes outstanding volunteers in the area and the work they have done over the past year.

According to a press release, Speakman is an active volunteer with Grace United Methodist Church and Habitat for Humanity. This past year Speakman spearheaded a major sanctuary renovation project at Grace United Methodist.

Speakman was recently presented with a commemorative award statuette and his name will be placed on an annually updated plaque displayed at First National Bank of Arenzville.