Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Meridian’s own, Ken Kercheval received a huge honor. United Way of East Mississippi honored Mr. Kercheval today with the "Al Rosenbaum Lifetime Achievement Award."

The award is given every year to a person who has exceeded in contributing selfless acts to their community

“ He’s one that not only believes in our youth but he believes in Meridian", says Derron Radcliff, United Way of East MS Executive Director. "He believes in our community, and giving back. Most of all he believes in change and those are all things important to United Way of East Mississippi.”

Ken Kercheval's work in the community has lead him to receive this award. He has spent his career enabling the youth to be the best that they can be.

“Truly been blessed by the Lord to have this profession and be able to work with such great volunteers and organizations. This community, the way the nonprofits rally around each other. The way the community supports each other is just amazing, It’s unlike anywhere else. So I’m honored and humbled and thank you for the award.” - Honoree Ken Kercheval

Kercheval’s longtime friends Jeff McCoy was there to participate in honoring him.

“Ken has been in our community for over in 10 years now. He is an active director of the boy scouts. He is involved in the community, always has been an active participant in United Way", stated McCoy. "He is very deserving of this and I am happy he is been recognized for the effort he puts into our community.”

Congratulations Mr. Ken Kercheval on receiving the "Al Rosenbaum Lifetime Achievement award.