Batavia and Geneva Key Clubs Excel at 2026 District Convention & Leadership Conference
BATAVIA, IL - The Kiwanis Club of Batavia Geneva Area is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Batavia Key Club and Geneva Key Club at the 2026 District Convention & Leadership Conference (DCLC) held February 20-22 in Springfield, Illinois.
The annual conference, hosted by the Illinois–Eastern Iowa District of Key Club International, brings together student leaders from across the region to celebrate service, leadership, and the impact Key Club members have in their communities.
This year, students from Batavia High School and Geneva Community High School returned home with an impressive list of awards recognizing their dedication to service, innovation, and leadership.
Batavia Key Club Earns Top Honors
The Batavia Key Club received numerous club-level awards recognizing both service impact and excellence in leadership and communication.Club Awards
- 1st Place – Annual Achievement Award (Platinum Club Level)
- Distinguished Club Status
- 3rd Place – Scrapbook
- 3rd Place – Single Service Award (Blood Drive Initiative)
- 2nd Place – Major Emphasis Award (Service projects benefiting children)
Club Recognition Awards
Batavia Key Club also received multiple recognitions for organizational excellence:- Club Bulletin Award
- Connect the Ks Award
- Interclub Award
- Meet Your Mark Award
- Public Relations Award
- Super K Family Relations Award
- Technology Award
- 100% Reporting Award
- Roster in on Time Award
Individual Honors
Several Batavia Key Club members were also recognized individually for their leadership and service:- Distinguished President: Emme Strawniak
- Distinguished Statistical Secretary: Kush Adhvaryu
- Distinguished Editor: Maya Leaver
- 100 Hours of Service: Kush Adhvaryu
District Leadership Roles
Batavia students also held key leadership roles within the district during the 2025–2026 year:- Emme Strawniak – DCLC Co-Chair
- Lily Salzman – Member & Engagement Task Force Co-Chair
- Hayden Lacanlale – Lieutenant Governor, Division 3–4
- Anabelle Guthke – Lieutenant Governor, Division 10; UNICEF Champion; Major Emphasis Co-Chair
- Vikhashini Ananth – District Treasurer
- Grace Nelson – International Trustee
Geneva Key Club Celebrates Outstanding Success
The Geneva Key Club also achieved exceptional results at the convention, earning numerous top placements and individual recognitions.Club Awards
- 1st Place – Major Emphasis Award
- 3rd Place – Single Service Award
- 1st Place – Traditional Year in Review Scrapbook
- 1st Place – Digital Poster
- 1st Place – Video
- 2nd Place – Thirst Project Fundraising
Club Recognition Awards
Geneva Key Club also earned recognition for operational excellence:- Technology Award
- Early Bird Dues Award
- 100% Reporting Award
- Roster in on Time Award
Individual Honors
Geneva students also received numerous individual leadership awards:- Distinguished Vice President: Ryker Nguyen
- Distinguished Statistical Secretary: Mariana LaVoy
- Distinguished Secretary: John Chang
- Distinguished Treasurer: Stenar Lubben
- Distinguished Senior: Morgan Smith
- Distinguished Junior: Eliana Flak
- Distinguished Freshman: Hanna Cosky
- 100 Hours of Service: Amelia Fuhrman and Ryker Nguyen
Leadership Service
The club also recognized student leaders completing their terms, including Liam Feeney, who served as Lieutenant Governor.A Proud Moment for the Kiwanis Family
Key Club is the high school leadership and service program sponsored by Kiwanis, empowering students to serve their communities while developing lifelong leadership skills.The Kiwanis Club of Batavia Geneva Area proudly sponsors both Batavia and Geneva Key Clubs and works alongside these students throughout the year on service initiatives benefiting children and families across the community.
“These awards reflect the incredible dedication, compassion, and leadership of our students,” said Angela Cudmore, President of the Kiwanis Club of the Batavia Geneva Area. “We are honored to support these young leaders as they make a meaningful difference locally and across the district.”
From organizing blood drives to supporting children’s causes and collaborating with the broader Kiwanis family, both clubs continue to demonstrate the powerful impact youth can have through service.
For more information about the District Convention & Leadership Conference, visit:
https://h07.site.kiwanis.org/dclc/
To learn more about the Kiwanis Club of Batavia-Geneva Area and its youth leadership programs, visit:
https://k09363.site.kiwanis.org/
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Jamie Saam Assistant Treasurer
- March 13, 2026
- (630) 440-1676
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