The YWCA of Northwest Indiana established the Circle of Friends Award to recognize community leaders whose spirit and work in the community has embodied the vision of the YWCA. The recipient of the award for 2022 is Gary Rotarian Jack Tonk, recognizing his efforts in leading the campaign to renovate the outdoor playground of the YWCA.
 
The award will be presented at the YWCA of Northwest Indiana Circle of Friends Gala on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at the Hard Rock Casino in Gary, Indiana. The YWCA of NWI WISHES TO RECOGNIZE GARY ROTARY FOR ITS PLAYGROUND PROJECT AND IS INVITING ALL MEMBERS OF GARY ROTARY CLUB TO ATTEND AS THEIR GUEST. Please, mark your calendar and plan to attend this event as our own member is receiving this award. The YWCA has requested Gary Rotary to provide the names of Gary Rotarians and their guests to them by Friday, September 30, 2022. If you wish to attend, along with a guest, please let Warren Johnson know by September 30, 2022.