Honoring the Heroes Among Us: 2026 Awards Banquet
From across Carson City and Douglas County, heroes answered the call and assembled at Casino Fandango on March 20, 2026, for an unforgettable night of celebration. Together, we honored the true champions of our Club—our incredible members, unstoppable staff, dedicated board members, and the powerful force of our community partners.
Each year, this special evening shines a spotlight on those who go above and beyond to bring our mission to life, real-life heroes who make a difference every single day. Over dinner and drinks, we proudly celebrated their impact and crowned our Annual Youth of the Year, a rising teen leading the way for the future. This year, we recognized Sheriff Ken Furlong for over a decade of heroic board service and his unwavering commitment to keeping Carson City’s youth safe. We also honored Western Nevada Supply for their extraordinary support in helping bring our newest early childhood facility—the William N. Pennington Center Smart Start—to life.
And in a truly heroic finale… 🦸♀️✨
We were proud to announce Jazlien Y., a high school senior, as our 2026 Youth of the Year, the highest honor a Club member can receive, recognizing exceptional leadership, service, and dedication. For the past twelve years, Jazlien has grown into a true hero within our Club, rising from member to mentor as part of our UpNext staff at the Carson City Clubhouse. As President of our Keystone Club, she has led with courage and compassion, organizing impactful events for the Teen Center, including a journal drive to support domestic violence awareness. But Jazlien’s story doesn’t stop here. With her sights set on attending Western Nevada College and Arizona State University, she one day hopes to open her own daycare—creating a safe, supportive space for low-income families in our community. Jazlien embodies what it means to be a Youth of the Year: a leader, a role model, and a force for good. We are so proud of you, Jazlien!
Heroic thanks to our 2026 Awards Banquet sponsors, whose super-powered support made this night possible: Casino Fandango, Metcalf Builders, LP Insurance, Sandstone Therapy, WARR (Warren, Armstrong, Robinson, Rogich), Argentum Partners, United Federal Credit Union, Dutch Bros, Click Bond, Plumas Bank, CareSource, Stellar Snacks, Sonance Foundation, and Nova Tile & Stone.