The Kiwanis Club of Weston recognized Julien Horovitz with our 2025 Service and Leadership Award for his outstanding contributions to our community, exemplary behavior, inspired leadership, sense of civility, and values consistent with Kiwanis International’s.

Awards Committee Chair Dawn Egan presented Julien with his award at the club’s weekly breakfast meeting on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at Norfield Congregational Church’s parish hall. Steven and Jennifer Horovitz, Julien’s parents, were on hand as club guests to witness Julien’s recognition.

Julien is a great example of what it means to be a leader and a positive influence in our community. Since moving to Weston from New York City before entering the 8th grade, he has not only excelled academically but has also dedicated countless hours to helping others and taking pride in becoming a Weston Resident.

When Julien is not on the baseball field supporting his team as captain, he can often be found throughout the school year mentoring the unified sports team. In 2024, the Connecticut Interscholastic Athletic Conference honored Julien for his outstanding dedication and sportsmanship with the Unified Sports program. This year, Julien has inspired fellow students to join in his efforts to spread kindness and teamwork.

In addition to being a member of the Wind ensemble honors band and high school Pep band, Julien can be found sharing his passion for music, mentoring other Weston youths on percussion outside of school.

Julien’s dedication to his school continues as an upperclassman Link Leader in the freshman transition program, designed to welcome and support new 9th graders during the school year. In addition, he can be found demonstrating school spirit by routinely volunteering at school events, including bake sales, Election Day, and helping with the concession stands at school sporting events.

Julien has always wanted to give back to his community and people in need. From an early age, he donated his allowance to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, volunteered at St. Francis Church in Weston, and participated in the Kiwanis food drive. Julien truly believes in helping others.

Recipients receive a framed, signed certificate, and their name is added to a trophy on permanent display at Weston High School.

A second awardee could not be present on this date. She was in Phoenix representing Weston High School at the 2025 National High School Mock Trial Championship. She will be recognized at the Saturday, June 21, 2025, meeting.

Kiwanis photograph by Jim McMorris. See all of the photographs of this event from Jim and Tom Watson in the event album.