More than 600 people turned out Monday to see 20 individuals and groups receive community service and leadership awards at the United Way's annual Leaders & Legends Luncheon.

        Among the “legends” honored for decades of volunteerism were some fresh faces — those of Jennifer K. Campbell, 17, a Lakota West High School junior, and Andrew P. Davis, 18, a Summit Country Day Upper School senior.

        Each received the Youth Leadership Award for volunteer service through the United Way. Jennifer is president of the United Way's Youth Action Council, and Andrew is a counselor for the American Red Cross.

        Andrew joined the staff of the Leadership Development Center of the Red Cross when he was 12. At 14, he became the youngest counselor of his chapter. He has served five terms.

        His responsibilities include planning and leading an annual camp that pulls together diverse students from Greater Cincinnati.

        “Our goal is that people will meet the people they never would, and get to see what life is on the other side,” he said. “My eyes have opened to a new type of people.”

        Jennifer started in a leadership role with the Girl Scouts before she joined the Youth Action Council three years ago. The next year she was elected vice president of the group, and she began her tenure as president last summer.

        She leads 40 other ninth- to 12th-graders from schools throughout Greater Cincinnati. They are responsible for planning and executing two community service projects every month.

        They might choose to clean up a neighborhood or throw a Halloween or Valentine's Day party for elementary school children.

        One of Jennifer's favorite projects was putting on a prom for senior citizens in Northern Kentucky.

        As president, Jennifer's goal is to get other young people involved in community volunteerism. She modestly credits them with her accomplishments.

        “Without everyone else, it wouldn't be possible,” she said. “I think of my role as facilitator.”

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