2006/7 Awards
September 23rd, 2007 by Fern
Orpha Harnish has served the Tulsa Opera Guild as President, Parliamentarian, patron and fund raiser. This year she produced a history of the guild for its 50th Anniversary. Orpha’s leadership skills are recognized by other arts organizations in Tulsa.
Marjorie Hughes, Pittsburgh Opera Association, has had a long commitment to her support group and to Pittsburgh Opera. She has served in many capacities and been instrumental in the growth of opera in that city.
Elizabeth Lyle, Opera Guild of San Antonio, is dedicated to success. Her mission to revitalize their Opera Study Series through an imaginative combination of new ideas has advanced interest, understanding and support of opera in the community.
Helen Mott, El Paso Opera Guild, has served the opera company and the guild in many ways. From providing hospitality and acting as a good-will ambassador to accepting administrative duties for the company during a crisis, she has been an inspiring and dedicated leader.
Penny Powell, Austin Lyric Opera Guild, has nurtured ALOG from its beginnings to the present. Over her 20 years of service, she has proven to be a dynamic, energetic leader with creative ideas in fundraising and problem-solving that have prepared the organization to meet the future.
Lisa Sicola, Kansas City Lyric Opera Guild, has lent her experience as a planner and negotiator to both the opera company and the guild. She has introduced ideas and instigated money saving strategies for both organizations in the many ways she has contributed her dedicated service.
Canadian Opera Volunteer Committee, celebrating their 60th Anniversary, they are specially honored for their continued, successful fundraising for opera in Toronto.
Seattle Opera Company, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, they are proud to have acheived their initial goal of establishing an opera company in Seattle. They continue to provide important support and funds for the company.
Young Patronesses Of The Opera, celebrating their 50th Anniversary, the group is committed to various successful educational programs, trains volunteers to provide many kinds of service in South Florida and awards annual grants to Florida Grand Opera for its operations.
For the sake of accuracy, I was the recipient of a
Partners in Excellence award in Kansas City in 2006.