Libro Credit Union presents 2020 Student Awards

By Mark Ribble

ESSEX COUNTY — Libro Credit Union spent the morning on Thursday, June 25 delivering their 2020 Student Awards to seven students across Windsor and Essex County.

Normally, the $2000 cheque presentations are made at a reception to honour the students annually who show great leadership and achievement.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, arrangements were made to visit each award winner at their homes and present the awards with a parade of cars from Libro managers and employees.

The Libro Student Award recognizes students between the ages of 17 and 25, who demonstrate outstanding commitment in their local communities through volunteerism, leadership and performance.

Cardinal Carter Catholic Secondary School graduate Kyah Gori, was the Leamington recipient.

Cardinal Carter graduate Kyah Gori, left is awarded her Libro Student Award and $2000 cheque by Libro Leamington Branch Manager, Paul Thompson. Sun photo

Kyah logged over 150 community hours during her high school tenure, took leadership roles in school and graduated with a 94 average.

She has been accepted into the University of Western Ontario for Business Management.

“I’m grateful to Libro and the school community for this honour,” Kyah said. “I’m very proud and excited for the next chapter.”

Another Cardinal Carter grad who was honoured was Kingsville’s Abby DiLaudo, who also logged hundreds of hours of community service. Abby also took a huge leadership role at the school and spent time on the Mayor’s Youth Advisory Committee.

Cardinal Carter graduate Abby DiLaudo, left, is awarded her Libro Student Award and $2000 cheque by Libro Kingsville Branch Manager, David Debergh. Sun photo

She graduated with a 97 average and will also be attending the University of Western Ontario for Engineering.

“I’m honoured and excited and would like to express my gratitude to Libro for their generosity,” she said.

Other Essex County students who received the Libro Student Awards were Lauren Abbott of Harrow, Vanessa Montemurri of Windsor, Zachary Rezler of Essex, Sophie Shepherd of Belle River and Elizabeth Dalton of Amherstburg.

Libro awarded a total of 34 Student Awards across southwestern Ontario.