Father William Mitchell, Chaplain for Arizona Project ChalleNGe was recognized at the annual National Youth ChalleNGe Conference in Savannah, Georgia on January 11, 2008 for his outstanding contribution to volunteerism. Chaplain Mitchell was one of three outstanding individuals from throughout the ChalleNGe programs to receive the Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteerism for 2007. We at Arizona Project ChalleNGe are proud of all the great guidance and work Father Mitchell has given the cadets of Project ChalleNGe.

 Father Mitchell being congratulated by Joe Padilla, Deputy Director of Athletics and Youth Development, Headquarters National Guard Bureau.

 Father Mitchell with Colonel Jim Finkham, Director of Athletics and Youth Development, Mr. Joe Padilla and Ms. Jennifer Buck, Under Secretary of Defense for Guard Affairs presenting Father Mitchell the National Guard Youth Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award for Voluntary Service. 

 Father Mitchell enthralling the audience with his acceptance speech.