The San Fernando Valley’s own Jaycees (Junior Chamber Chapter) were recognized with three awards from this month’s statewide Jaycee convention. The accolades for “Top Impact Project”, “Top Chapter for Percentage of Growth” and “Top President”, came even before the San Fernando Valley Jaycees celebrated its one-year anniversary. The Valley Jaycees recent award winning “Impact Project”, encouraged community members to interact with dozens of San Fernando Valley-based non-profits. The project succeeded in increasing awareness of community related issues and presented local volunteer opportunities. “We knew if we chartered a Jaycees chapter for the Valley, it would make a big impact and it has,” said Chapter President John Bwarie. –Ryan C. DeSales