Clinton Central School student Blake Hook received the Lions Distinguished Service Award from Clinton Lions Club President Bill O'Mara recently. The award was presented at the club’s recent end-of-year picnic and is named in honor of the 55th Lions Clubs International President Robert J. Uplinger. Presentation of this award signifies a monetary contribution has been made to the State Lions Foundation in the recipient's name for utilization in the awarding of matching funds service-related grants to Lions Clubs throughout New York state. Hook, who will be entering his junior year at Clinton in the fall, has assisted the Clinton Club for more than a decade in parades, Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive, service work at the local Food Pantry and other humanitarian and fundraising activities.