Distinguished Service Award

Area V established a Distinguished Service Award in 2003 as a way to recognize those members who have made significant contributions to handbell ringing in Area V.

Members of Area V nominate individuals, a committee of three reviews the nominations, and the Board approves the candidate(s) to receive the award.

Recipients must:

Be an active member of AGEHR
Be recognized for making outstanding contributions to the art of handbell ringing in Area V. This should include extended time commitments in activities that greatly exceed normal expectations or are generally perceived as significant.
Have performed leadership roles at local, state, and/or Area V levels
Not be currently serving on the Area V Board of Directors

AREA V DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

2003 Rena Leatherman

June Hannah

Janet Van Valey

2004 Vonna Cole

Alice Ralston

2005 Martha Avery

Tim Waugh

2007 Lois Coffey

2009 David Davidson