Allie Bodine, an eighth grade student at Gulf Shores Middle School, was named Baldwin EMC’s Shining Star Student of the Month for September. She was nominated by faculty member Carly Nelson, for displaying the Touchstone Energy characteristics of integrity, innovation, accountability and commitment to community.

Ms. Nelson wrote in her nomination, “Allie is positive, friendly, original and hard-working. She always has a smile on her face and is a friend to all. She tries her very best and puts forth maximum effort in all that she does.” Bodine was presented with a Shining Star Student certificate and a $50 Visa gift card.

The award was presented by WALA FOX 10 TV’s meteorologist Michael White, who also delivered a weather presentation to the class.

For more information on the Shining Star Student program, go to www.baldwinemc.com. Nominations will be accepted until the end of May.