Charles Latshaw and Breanne Garcia were honored by the Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction.

Latshaw, music director of the Grand Junction Symphony, was named 2024 Citizen of the Year. Garcia, a special education specialist with Mesa County School District 51, was named 2024 Educator of the Year.

Latshaw was recognized in part for his efforts to present orchestral and symphonic music to children, including third to fifth grade students in District 51. Latshaw also created the Grand Junction Symphony Academy to provide one-on-one lessons to students who could otherwise not afford them.

Garcia has worked in special education more than 15 years, assisting elementary school students with specialized instruction in math, reading and social emotional  learning.

Kiwanis is a worldwide organization of volunteers dedicated to helping children. The Kiwanis Club of Grand Junction meets at noon Thursdays at Warehouse 25/Sixty-Five, located at 2565 American Way. For more information, visit https://Kiwanis-gj.org.