Shown from left are: WVCA’s Executive Director, Nina DeiTos Zanon, Gail Kapson, 2025 Golden Apple Recipient and Joe Shedlock, longtime friend of Gail and WVCA’s Building and Grounds Manager. Submitted Photo

Shown from left are: WVCA’s Executive Director, Nina DeiTos Zanon, Gail Kapson, 2025 Golden Apple Recipient and Joe Shedlock, longtime friend of Gail and WVCA’s Building and Grounds Manager.

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Wyoming Valley Children’s Association (WVCA) recently hosted its 101st Annual Meeting at the Wyoming Valley Country Club. This annual luncheon celebrates WVCA’s past, present and future. At the luncheon, Gail Kapson was presented with the 2025 Golden Apple Award.

For several years, the Golden Apple Award has been presented to individuals, community groups or corporations who have demonstrated outstanding dedication to WVCA. Golden Apple recipients selflessly give of their time and talent to benefit the children and families of Wyoming Valley Children’s Association. Gail Kapson has been a supporter of WVCA for over 15 years while she was the Director of Catering at the Woodlands Inn and Resort. She organized countless events for WVCA, including the organization’s Annual Gala, Cooking For A Cause, and Annual Meeting. The events that Gail helped coordinate raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for WVCA’s mission.

“WVCA could not have achieved our schools’ current level of success without Gail’s support,” WVCA executive director Nina DeiTos Zanon said. “The ripple effect of her tireless efforts is sure to be felt by hundreds of WVCA students and families. When I reflected on who should receive this year’s award, Gail’s name instantly came to mind. We are proud to publicly acknowledge Gail’s contributions to our mission with this award.”

For more information about Wyoming Valley Children’s Association, please visit their social media pages @WVCAKids, their website at www.wvcakids.org or call 570-714-1246.

The Wyoming Valley Children’s Association has been offering quality education and therapeutic support services in Wyoming Valley since 1924. By serving all children, with and without developmental delays, WVCA creates an inclusive environment for children to discover, create and develop into curious learners and compassionate citizens. WVCA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.