HOUSTON - The Texas Coun - cil of Child Welfare Boards gave awards to five outstanding leaders and volunteers in Region 6, Sept. 17 at the DePelchin Center in Houston, recognizing their commitment to child welfare and the tireless efforts to support local child welfare boards and programs.
Of those five categories, Chimezie Eke was nominated by the Colora - do County Child Welfare Board and chosen as CPS Leader of the Year by the Texas Council of Child Welfare Boards. Other categories and recip - ients included Community Resource Leader, Alvin Rotary Club; OPS Leader of the Year, Genesis Elizon - do; Female Youth Leader of the Year, Terriyana McCants; and Volunteer of the Year, Liz Sitta.
"We have never had a more res - olute and conscientious liaison like Chimezie," said Mary Stavinoha, a local board member. "She has been deeply involved in community affairs to bring public awareness of what CPS does as an organization. Her presence makes a lasting difference." Eke is a faith-based and commu - nity engagement specialist, covering Colorado County and surrounding counties. The Faith-Based and Com - munity Engagement (FBCE ) Divi -
sion engages faith-based community partners and individuals to assist vul -
nerable children, adults, and families in their needs.
