Ten-year-old Raelynn Terveer was recognized by Mayor Josh Moenning and the Norfolk City Council on Monday night with the “People Power” award. Raelynn has been involved in numerous community service projects through her participation in pageants. Through her "I CAN" platform, Raelynn collected and recycled cans, and donated the proceeds to worthy causes such as the Ronald McDonald House in Omaha and the Northeast Nebraska Animal Shelter in Norfolk.

Raelynn expanded her platform to include hosting a canned food drive benefiting the Salvation Army in Norfolk, as well as establishing "Raelynn's Warm Wishes," providing handmade blankets to the residents of the Norfolk Veterans Home.

“Raelynn sets an example for us all through her extraordinary thoughtfulness, kindness, and compassion. It’s only fitting that she be recognized and honored for her neighborly work,” said Mayor Moenning.

“People Power” awards are distributed to those Norfolkans, who of their own accord, motivated by goodwill and loving and caring for their neighbors as themselves, commit acts of extraordinary thoughtfulness, generosity, and compassion, demonstrating the power of people helping people and neighbor helping neighbor throughout our community.

If you would like to nominate someone for a “People Power” award, reach out to Nick Stevenson at 402-844-2034, or by email at nstevenson@norfolkne.gov.