Race to the Top winners announced

The American Legion Race to the Top award is given to district commanders who attain at least 100 percent of the district’s assigned membership objective by March 31. The winners and a guest will receive an all-expense paid trip to National Convention in Baltimore, Md. They will receive the Race to the Top award on stage at National Convention, along with a new Legion cap that signifies their award status.

The winners in their respective district categories are:

Category I (15 - 1,4999 members): John W. Crutchfield of Alabama

Category II (1,500 - 2,999 members): Jack A. Youngs of Idaho

Category III (3,000 - 4,999 members): Robert M. Shreve of Georgia

Category IV (5,000 - 7,499 members): David K. Harris of Illinois

Category V (7,500 and above members): Andrew F. Burkett of Florida