ALLIANCE — Caitie (Shimp '17) Scott, director of The Mount Union Fund, recently received the Black History Month Leadership and Service Award from the YWCA of Alliance. Scott received numerous nominations from the Alliance community.

"Caitie is an excellent example of what you should be in the Alliance community and has numerous involvements, community activities, and engagement," said Stacie Bacorn, executive director of the YWCA of Alliance.

"Receiving this award is truly an honor. I am beyond grateful for the love and endless support that comes from the amazing people in the city of Alliance," said Scott. "I'm thankful for this award and for the opportunity to make a collective difference in the community."