Jaycees Award the 60th Annual Distinguished Service Award

The Elmhurst Jaycees announced Kevin and Sarah Diamond received the 60th Distinguished Service Award. As former Elmhurst Jaycees, they fit the organization's creed with their belief that “service to humanity is the best work of life,” according to a press release from the Jaycees.

“Kevin invited me to my first Jaycee meeting and I immediately joined the chapter," said DSA banquet co-chairman Julie Miller Sheehan. "He has been a very reliable Jaycee mentor ever since.  The Diamonds are role models and have become close personal friends as well.”

Kevin is a “rooster” of the Jaycees (retired member). He helped to resurrect the Jaycees—and the DSA banquet—and has served as chairman of the Fourth of July parade, treasurer, president and all-around volunteer for all Jaycee activities. 

Kevin also has been a staunch supporter of the Elmhurst Children’s Assistance Foundation since 2004. He served as treasurer from 2007 through 2009 and chairman of the golf outing.  He also led the Elmhurst Unit District 205 referendum in 2006, and in July 2009 was appointed by Elmhurst Mayor Pete DiCianni as co-chairman of the city's Financial Task Force. Kevin is senior vice president and treasurer of The Warranty Group.

Sarah also consistently volunteered her time to Jaycee events.  She also  serves on the boards of Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Foundation and the Elmhurst YMCA. She has chaired and co-chaired the YMCA Dinner Dance Committee since 2003, chaired and co-chaired the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Chef Fest for 2010 and 2011, has been an active member of P.E.O. since 1988 and served on the Elmhurst District 205 Foundation Board from 2005 to 2011. She is a stay-at-home mother to their three daughters.

Steve Weatherford, president of ECAF, wrote in his nomination letter, “Kevin and Sarah are a dynamic duo of community service volunteers in Elmhurst.” 

In his supporting letter of recommendation, former Illinois State Rep. Lee Daniels concurred: “Kevin and Sarah have the passion and belief to follow their commitments.” 

Other supporting letters came from DiCianni; Val Stewart, former director of community relations for Elmhurst Unit District 205; Maureen McCarthy, executive director of the Elmhurst YMCA; Valerie Cahill, president of the Elmhurst Memorial Hospital Guild; and David Cooke, former Elmhurst Jaycees president.