BGCFDL Awarded for Spell for Great Futures

Each year, Boys & Girls Clubs of America takes the opportunity to recognize local Clubs for excellence in their work in executing the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs across their state. Club professionals are invited to submit nominations for staff members, board members, fundraising efforts, program offerings, and marketing campaigns that are worthy of statewide recognition for the Wisconsin Area Council Hall of Fame and Area Council Awards. 

This year, we are proud to announce that the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac has been honored with the 2024 Excellence in Resource Development Award for its annual team spelling bee fundraiser, Spell for Great Futures! Tiffany Heim, director of resource development for the Boys & Girls Club of Fond du Lac, along with board president Brad Witt and CEO Dan Hebel, accepted the award at the statewide conference in Madison on November 18.

“Spell for Great Futures is so much more than a spelling bee,” said Heim. “Each year, this themed event brings a variety of community leaders and Club youth together to compete in a fun, team setting. Participants get to know each other and whether they win or not, everyone goes home with a sense of pride and accomplishment. All funds raised are solely through sponsorships, making Spell for Great Futures extremely unique. This event alone has helped our organization secure over $280,000 to directly impact our academic programs throughout the past 11 years. We are blessed with a community who cares deeply for kids, and Spell for Great Futures is a true testament to that.”

Learn more about Spell for Great Futures here!