Originally Published May 25, 2007

Kellogg, two others receive service awards

 

Sandeep Singh, a Harper Creek High School senior, Battle Creek resident James Hazel Jr. and Kellogg Co. were all named as finalists in the 2007 Governor’s Service Awards on May 3.

The awards, hosted by the Michigan Community Service Commission, honored 40 finalists from a pool of 180 nominees.

Singh’s unflagging work as a volunteer at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, the American Red Cross and countless other aid groups earned him a Youth Volunteer Award of Excellence.

Last week, Singh also won the Chili’s of Battle Creek $1,000 Continuing Education Scholarship for his community involvement.

James Hazel received a Gov. George Romney Lifetime Achievement Award. Hazel currently volunteers at the Battle Creek Community Foundation and has served at the United Way of Greater Battle Creek, the Battle Creek Area Chamber of Commerce, the Shrine Club of Battle Creek, the Rotary Club of Battle Creek and the Food Bank of South Central Michigan.

Kellogg Co. received an Outstanding Corporate Citizenship Award for its Kellogg Care$ program and its global philanthropic contributions.

The finalists will be honored at a dinner at the Fox Theater in Detroit on June 20. To purchase tickets or inquire about the event, call 517-373-4200.