CLINTON TOPS COMMUNITY BETTERMENT AWARDS

            Thirty six communities and 18 individuals were honored at the Missouri Community Betterment (MCB) conference in Jefferson City.

            The Awards Banquet was the highlight of the 45th conference which assists communities to improve their quality of life. Nearly 350 volunteers, community leaders and youth from across the state were in attendance.

            The city of Clinton won the Grand Prize over the other 36 communities that entered this year. MCB judges and Board members were impressed with the overall number and level of projects that were completed using a variety of community resources, and for completing projects that were prioritized in their own community assessment.

            Other winners in their population groups were Allendale, Mansfield, Houston, Brookfield and Cameron.

            “The Missouri Community Betterment Board congratulates all the winners and participants,” MCB President Janie Dunning said. “Because of these dedicated individuals and organizations, Missouri communities will continue to be a place where our children can, and want, to come back to live.”

            The Awards Banquet is an integral part of the MCB program, which is administered by the Missouri Community Betterment Educational Fund. MCBEF is a not-for-profit organization made up of businesses, public utilities, community representatives, federal and state agencies and individuals.