Lake Havasu businesses and the K-12 Foundation honored Jamaica Elementary School secretary Lynn Edwards with the Golden Apple Award Thursday.

Each month, a committee chooses a teacher or staff member from a school within Lake Havasu to receive the award.

“One of the reasons Lynn Edwards was chosen this month was because of the smile that is always on her face and her willingness to always help,” said Monica Hall of the K-12 Foundation.

Teacher Jamie Hammer looks on while Lynn Edwards is surprised at the announcement that she was receiving the Golden Apple Award. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

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The owners of SmallCakes present Lynn Edwards with Golden Apple cupcakes. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

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