4/30/14 - The Howell Downtown Development Authority gave its volunteer of the year award last night to the man who devised the cityâs newest festival. Photographer Richard Lim began taking photos for the DDA at festivals years ago, and eventually became an important member of the organization. When the DDA tried to come up with a new festival to fill the void between the Fantasy of Lights and spring time, it was Lim who came up with the Lunar New Year festival and the associated Dragon Run 5k. Last night, the DDA held its annual volunteer recognition event at the Heart of Howell building and Lim was named the volunteer of the year for his idea and the countless hours he worked to make it a reality. Lim says he knew the idea was outside the box for Howell, but the support of volunteers and the community made it a success. He says he was shocked when they announced that he was the volunteer of the year, but it is nice to be recognized by his fellow volunteers. Pictured from left to right; Cindy Denby, Richard Lim and Mary Helfmann. (TD)
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