CONCLAVE REVIEW AWARDS PROGRAM
HONORING DISTINGUISHED CITIZENS The Distinguished Citizen Award recognizes community leaders in the host city for exceptional service. This year’s honorees represented education, public safety, law, and civic leadership: The 82nd Distinguished Citizen Awardee Dr. Quintin C. Boyce is a transformative educator whose calling began in local high school volunteer work, inspiring young minds in inner- city Phoenix, shared how his journey to teaching began. “I realized I was supposed to be an educator when I worked with students that looked like me in inner-city Phoenix. That moment changed my path forever.” The 83rd Distinguished Citizen Awardee The Honorable Clea McCaa , II is the Mayor of Sierra Vista, AZ. He has been a civic leader making impact- ful contributions to his community. “I’m not going to wish for things to happen. I’m going to step up and see that they do.” The 84th Distinguished Citizen Awardee The Honorable Kevin L. Robinson is a Phoenix City Council member and former police officer who is committed to listening, under- standing, and effecting change at the local level. “People want your time. They want you to listen to them. What
“ I HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO IMPACT CHANGE. AND I SEE KAPPA ALPHA PSI DOING JUST THAT EVERY SINGLE DAY.” - Clea McCaa, Mayor, Sierra Vista, AZ
motivates me is knowing I have an opportunity to impact change. And I see Kappa Alpha Psi doing just that every single day.” The 85th Distinguished Citizen Awardee Kesha H. Washington, Esq. is a mentor who fosters young lead- ership and civic engagement. “From a young age I knew I wanted to be an attorney. Now I encourage young people to volunteer, to get involved early, and to use their voices—because
their voice is their vote.” The 86th Distinguished Citizen Awardee Dr. Stacia K. Wilson is the Tempe Union High School District Superintendent and advocates for the transformative power of public education. “Public education is the pathway for many young people and families to shift the trajectory of their circumstances. I believe each of us is given a special gift, and unlocking that in others is my calling.” ♦
28 THE JOURNAL ♦ SUMMER 2025
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