Locals Receive Awards and Recognition

by Jasmine Williams
August 19th, 2022

10 YEARS OF USHER VOLUNTEERING – From left are Karen Spotnagle, Amy Rangnow, Terry Warren, Melissa Powell, Angela DeMaris, Bailey Cooper, Denise Coleman, Wanda Crossett, Ann Noles, and Judy Roberts.

15 YEARS OF USHER VOLUNTEERING – From left are Linda Wallace, David Rhodes, Angela DeMaris, Linda Allen, Nancy Blaylock, Geneva Johnson, Paula Atkins and Brook Hodges who have 15 years of usher volunteering.

RETIREMENT OF BADGE – The Clarence Norman family were present for the retiring of his badge. He was a volunteer usher starting in 2006. From left is his daughter, Gina Atkins and great grandson Kruz, his wife, Ruby, and Angela DeMaris.

THE BROOKE S. HODGES AWARD RECIPIENT – Paula Atkins (center) is the recipient of the first Brooke S. Hodges award. At left is Angela DeMaris and at right is Brooke Hodges.

THE BROOKE S. HODGES AWARD – Angela DeMaris, executive director of The Dixie, (left) and Lori Nolen, former executive director of The Dixie, present Hodges with a clock that represents her organization of the volunteer usher program. The Booke S. Hodges award has been established in her honor.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD – Angela DeMaris makes the Volunteer of the Year award to Wanda Crossett. It is given for excellence in volunteer leadership of the arts.

THE MAYOR’S AWARD – Allison Cummings (left) received The Mayor’s Award for good humor and patience in the public service of the arts. Angela DeMaris is making the presentation.

THE CARTER – HOLBROOK AWARD – Ann Noles received the The Carter-Holbrook award for excellence in organizational leadership of the arts.

VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR AWARD 2020-2021 – Dennis Blackwell received the Volunteer of the Year award for 2020-2021.

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