Greater South Cobb Kiwanian Receive Exceptional Citizen Award

ATLANTA - March 2, 2017 - PRLog -- Kiwanis Club of Greater South Cobb announced today that charter president, chief executive officer and board member Ray Ayo Tiyamiyu was honored with an Exceptional Citizen Award.

Tiyamiyu received the award from City of Powder Springs mayor Al Thurman. The award goes to selfless leaders in the community working to unify fellow Powder Springs residents around principles of trust, respect and support.

'The City of Powder Springs benefits from and is fortunate to experience the selfless dedication of these community-minded leaders," the award proclamation from the City of Powder Springs stated. "We extend them our appreciation and respect. Congratulations to Ray, and other recipients."

Tiyamiyu served as a leader in organizing the Greater South Cobb Kiwanis chapter in 2013. He has since been an active participant in a number of community initiatives, setting up and chartering Service Leadership in schools in South Cobb, serving as one of the Kitchen Cabinet members to District 4 Commissioner, providing analysis of cost, economic and tax impact of the Atlanta Braves' $670 million stadium relocating to Cobb County, and more. Under his leadership, the Greater South Cobb Kiwanis chapter had an excellent foundation to build and grow upon.

"I am passionate about serving my fellow community members in South Cobb," Tiyamiyu said. "This award is both validating and humbling. I deeply appreciate the recognition from the city I continue to love and serve."

About Kiwanis

Founded in 1915, Kiwanis International is a global organization of clubs and members dedicated to serving the children of the world. Kiwanis and its family of clubs, including Circle K International for university students, Key Club for high school students, Builders Club for middle school students, K- Kids for elementary school students and Aktion Club for adults living with disabilities, annually dedicate more than 18 million hours and raise more than $100 million to strengthen communities and serve children. Nearly 670,000 adult and youth members in more than 80 countries and geographic areas comprise the Kiwanis International family. For more information visit: http://www.kiwanis.org