Years of leadership, service and dedication to their communities have earned three Ray County teens recognition through the Harold Strobel “Citizen of Service” Award.

Taylor Reeves, Emerson Rennison and Kaden McGinnis were named recipients of the award, which comes with a $250 prize and recognizes local youth for exceptional involvement in 4-H or Future Farmers of America (FFA) and dedication to their communities. Nominees must be between the ages of 16 and 18, show a willingness to serve and demonstrate strong character.

The award was created over a decade ago by Fraizer Letzig in memory of Harold Strobel, a local figure active in 4-H, the chamber and junior chamber. The selection committee is composed of past adult and business winners of the Strobel Citizen of Service Award, who convene annually to choose new youth recipients.

Reeves, a longtime member of the Guys and Gals 4-H Club, was nominated by club leader Karen Hamm, who highlighted her years of leadership and service through 4-H…