Winterville, NC – Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain Chief Development Officer, Lorene Jackson, was awarded the 2019 Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) Masters & Mentors Award at the BGCA 2019 National Conference in Houston, Texas.

The Masters & Mentors Award honors Club professionals who have shown a commitment to professional growth and the highest degree of competency and performance. Formerly National Vice President at Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Lorene has over 20 years of experience in youth development nonprofits and programming. Kimberly Boyed, President & CEO for Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain only had great things to say about Lorene. “Lorene has a distinguished career serving our nation’s youth and we are privileged to have her here. She has a legacy of not only leading great programs for youth, but also in developing great leaders. This esteemed honor is well deserved.”

The mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. There are five Clubs located throughout Pitt County, two in Beaufort County, one in Lenoir County, and one in Greene County serving more than 1,100 members daily. For more information about Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain visit www.bgccp.com.