Heart for the Arts

The Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes efforts of volunteers who, through their time and service, help keep area arts organizations lively and prospering.  The award will thank volunteers and show the area a demonstrated commitment and example to inspire others to engage in volunteer service to the arts.

Volunteers of the Year – 2023

Camelot Theatre - Kim Irby 

Griffin Area Concert Association - Nate Barnes 

Griffin Ballet Theatre - Kyanna Bowman 

Griffin Choral Arts - Margie King 

Chamber of Commerce - Josh Abernathy 

Main Street Players - Anthony Seaman 

2022 Recipients

Camelot Theatre - Steve Smyly

Griffin Area Concert Association - Lewis Brewer

Griffin Ballet Theatre - Karen Barner

Griffin Choral Arts - Beth Whitmire

Chamber of Commerce - Robert Worely

2021 Recipients

Camelot Theatre – Will Samples

Griffin Ballet Theatre – Krissa Jones

Griffin Choral Arts – Lou Baldwin

2020 Recipients

Camelot Theatre – Colleen Fowler

Chamber of Commerce – Cindy Jones, Alison Pollard, Wanda Smallwood

Griffin Area Concert Association – Paula Hattaway

Griffin Ballet Theatre – Lori Barnes

Griffin Choral Arts – Helen Grayson

Main Street Players – Marian Sorensen

Nomination Process:

Each organization is asked to identify one volunteer to be recognized as your organization’s “Volunteer of the Year”.

Criteria and Eligibility:

    • Volunteer activities must be centered in the Griffin/Spalding area.

    • Volunteer must not have received financial remuneration for their efforts other than reimbursement for registration fees, travel, lodging, equipment or supplies.

    • Number of volunteer years/hours will be at the discretion of the member organization and will be based on the value and impact of the individual’s volunteer contribution.

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