Stan Berntson is presented a 2001 Community Asset Builder Award by Peter Bolling

Stan Berntson actively promotes young people's self image, provides activities (both formal and informal) for kids to be involved in, preaches and models love, concern, joy and hope. He seeks out moments to touch base with kids and "check in" on their lives. He counsels, laughs with, works hard for, and loves the young people of Ketchikan.

Berntson is recognized for building the assets of family support, positive family communication, other caring adults, community values youth, youth as resources, service to others, safety, family boundaries, positive adult role models, positive peer influence, high expectations, creative activities, youth programs and religious community.

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