The candidates for the 2017 Daly Award are Tessa Dethlefs, Mandy Hansen, Ellie Shaffer, and Jessica Gravert. This the 6th year Pam and Dan Daly have sponsored the Youth Engaged Award. The purpose of the speech is to engage the young minds of Fort Calhoun (and Washington County) by having them propose solutions to reverse the population decline, spur economic development/growth, and/or increase quality of life. Winner receives a $1,000 prize; second place $500 courtesy of Anne Breitkruetz and Roger Nottleman.
The students will present in front of a panel of judges on Saturday, March 11 at 10 a.m. in the high school library. The presentations are open and available to the public.
