Thousand Oaks Elks lodge awarded Abby Sunderland the 2010 Spirit of America Award at a dinner and presentation hosted by the Elks.  Abby, the 16-year old world’s youngest circumnavigator who’s boat was hit by a rogue wave and capsized in the Indian Ocean, was also given 3 other awards including a special citation by Congressman Elton Gallegly. Watch an interview with Abby at http://www.elks2477.com/spirit_of_america/

L-R are Elks organizers Richard Goldner and Boyd Lindquist, and Abby Sunderland receiving the Elks prestigious award