Catherine Reynolds, a senior at Foxcroft School and a Round Hill, VA, resident, became the youngest person ever to receive an Annie Award from the Less Cancer Campaign recently when she was honored during a National Cancer Prevention Day ceremony on Capitol Hill.

Less Cancer is a program of Next Generation Choices Foundation, founded by Bill Couzens in 2004. The award is named in memory of Couzens' sister, Anne, and awarded to individuals who advance the awareness of and activities to help prevent cancer.

In presenting the Annie, Couzens noted that the 17-year-old was instrumental in the success of last spring's Junior Class Walkathon at Foxcroft School. Reynolds rallied her class and community to raise funds and awareness for the Less Cancer Campaign.

"Catherine's ability to move her classmates to get behind the cause not only raised funds but also awareness among a critical demographic about lifestyle choices and increased cancer risk," said Couzens. "Catherine's understanding of the need for prevention is both impressive and beyond her years."

The daughter of Charles "Ken" and Stephanie Reynolds, Catherine is an outstanding scholar who was recently elected to the Foxcroft Chapter of the Cum Laude Society. She is also a multi-sport athlete who helped the School's field hockey team reached the finals of the VISAA Division II Tournament last fall.