Chicago - Books Over Balls

2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award Recipient

Darren Powell accepted the Director’s Community Leadership Award on behalf of Books Over Balls. Select image to view larger/download.

FBI Chicago honors Books Over Balls. The nonprofit organization offers sports-based alternatives to violence, drugs, and crime to positively impact the lives of underserved youth and young adults by bringing them off the streets and onto the basketball court. Its programming has positively impacted an estimated 8,000 residents in the area.

2022 DCLA Winners

Results: 50 Items

Albany - Leonard R. Ricchiuti Jr.

Leonard R. Ricchiuti Jr. is FBI Albany's 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA) recipient.
Albuquerque - New Mexico Crusaders for Justice

The New Mexico Crusaders for Justice, represented by Sally Ann Shipman, received the FBI Albuquerque 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Anchorage - Josie Heyano

FBI Anchorage honoree Josie Heyano received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Atlanta - Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta

The Jewish Federation of Greater Atlanta, represented by Tim Hemphill, received the FBI Atlanta 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Baltimore - Salvation Army of Central Maryland Catherine’s Cottage

The Salvation Army of Central Maryland Catherine’s Cottage, represented by Dina Jones, received the FBI Baltimore 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Boston - Tamer Koheil

FBI Boston honoree Tamer Koheil received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Buffalo - Rev. Mark Blue

FBI Buffalo honoree Rev. Mark Blue received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Charlotte - Johnson C. Smith University

The Johnson C. Smith University, represented by Jennifer Joyner, received the FBI Charlotte 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Chicago - Books Over Balls

Books Over Balls, represented by Darren Powell, received the FBI Chicago 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Cincinnati - SAFE Cincinnati

SAFE Cincinnati, represented by Danielle Minson, received the FBI Cincinnati 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
CJIS - Mark Bonamico

CJIS honoree Mark Bonamico received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Cleveland - Grace Leon

FBI Cleveland honoree Grace Leon received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Columbia - Building Better Communities

Building Better Communities, represented by Perry Bradley, received the FBI Columbia 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Dallas - Family Support Services of Amarillo

Family Support Services of Amarillo, represented by Lus Chavez, received the FBI Dallas 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Denver - Jenelle Goodrich

FBI Denver honoree Jenelle Goodrich received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
El Paso - Monica Tucker

FBI El Paso honoree Monica Tucker received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Honolulu - E Ola Pono Ma Kapolei

E Ola Pono Ma Kapolei, represented by Lolita Takeda, received the FBI Honolulu 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Houston - San Jose Clinic

The San Jose Clinic, represented by Lucresia Montez, received the FBI Houston 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Indianapolis - Suzanna Enslen

FBI Indianapolis honoree Suzanna Enslen received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Jacksonville - Duval County Public Schools Parent Academy

The Duval County Public Schools Parent Academy, represented by Regan Copeland, received the FBI Jacksonville 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Kansas City - Carl Taylor

FBI Kansas City honoree Carl Taylor received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Knoxville - Bob Johnson Insurance Inc.

Bob Johnson Insurance Inc., represented by Ben Johnson, received the FBI Knoxville 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Las Vegas - John Waldron

FBI Las Vegas honoree John Waldron received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Los Angeles - Pastor Gregory Sanders

FBI Los Angeles honoree Pastor Gregory Sanders received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Louisville - Asia Institute – Crane House

Asia Institute – Crane House, represented by Joel Buno, received the FBI Louisville 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Memphis - Mauricio Calvo

FBI Memphis honoree Mauricio Calvo received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Miami - 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project

The 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, represented by U.S. Rep. Frederica S. Wilson, received the FBI Miami 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Milwaukee - Franciscan Peacemakers

The Franciscan Peacemakers, represented by Deacon Steve Przedpelski, received the FBI Milwaukee 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Minneapolis - Dr. Kenneth Snell

FBI Minneapolis honoree Dr. Kenneth Snell received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Mobile - Dr. Cindy Gipson

FBI Mobile honoree Dr. Cindy Gipson received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
New Haven - Thomas Johnson

FBI New Haven honoree Thomas Johnson received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
New Orleans - Jennifer Ray

FBI New Orleans honoree Jennifer Ray received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
New York - Learning for Life, Greater New York Council

Learning for Life, Greater New York Council, represented by Travis Smith, received the FBI New York 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Newark - Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey

The Anti-Defamation League New York/New Jersey, represented by Scott Richman, received the FBI Newark 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Norfolk - Robin Mancoll

FBI Norfolk honoree Robin Mancoll received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Oklahoma City - Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City

The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City, represented by Patrick Raglow, received the FBI Oklahoma City 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Omaha - Seventy Five North

Seventy Five North, represented by Lasha Goodwin, received the FBI Omaha 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Philadelphia - Elissa Darrow

FBI Philadelphia honoree Elissa Darrow received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Pittsburgh - Donta Green

FBI Pittsburgh honoree Donta Green received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Portland - Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams

The Portland Area Canine Therapy Teams, represented by Kathy Loter, received the FBI Portland 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Richmond - Dr. Zoe Spencer-Harris

FBI Richmond honoree Dr. Zoe Spencer-Harris received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Sacramento - International Rescue Committee – Sacramento

The International Rescue Committee – Sacramento, represented by Raihan Ahrary, received the FBI Sacramento 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Salt Lake City - Fort Peck Tribes’ Red Bird Woman Center/Children’s Advocacy Center

The Fort Peck Tribes’ Red Bird Woman Center/Children’s Advocacy Center, represented by Susan Parker, received the FBI Salt Lake City 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
San Diego - Promises2Kids

Promises2Kids, represented by Tonya Torosian, received the FBI San Diego 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
San Francisco - Maha Elgenaidi

FBI San Francisco honoree Maha Elgenaidi received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Seattle - Rev. Father Andriy Matlak

FBI Seattle honoree Rev. Father Andriy Matlak received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Springfield - Community Lifeline Family Resource Center

Community Lifeline Family Resource Center, represented by Wyvetta Granger, received the FBI Springfield 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
St. Louis - Michelle Li

FBI St. Louis honoree Michelle Li received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).
Tampa - Jena McKinstry

FBI Tampa 2022 Director’s Community Leadership Award recipient Jena McKinstry.
Washington Field Office - Katrina King

FBI Washington Field Office honoree Katrina King received a 2022 Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA).