The Carey Community Service Award is presented in recognition of James Carey retired CFOA Secretary Treasurer. For over four decades Jim served as a mentor and leader to members of the Board of Directors by providing sage advice, insightful wisdom, prudent persuasion, and historical perspective. In his work beyond the CFOA Jim is a pillar of the community participating in many noble causes involving volunteer service endeavors as an educator, mentor, leader, and sports legend. The Carey Award is presented to officials who emulate Jim’s exemplary record of community service and generous devotion to helping others. To honor and recognize the extraordinary service of the Jim Carey Award recipients the CFOA will make a monetary contribution in their names to their charities of choice.