On Oct 25th,2012 The Diversity Leadership Awards held in Phoenix Arizona,sponsered by The Grand Canyon Scout Council, presented The Vale Award to Senator Jerry Lewis,Legislative Dist 18,AZ and The Whitney Young Award to The Rev. Ben Thomas,Tanner Chapel.Mr.FredRivera,Phx BCL attended the ceremonies on behalf of Ms.Tscherina Telesford,Center Director,Phoenix JCC.