Keepers of the Culture
The Keepers of the Culture Awards are designed to honor recipients for their commitment to keeping, communicating and connecting our cultural, historical and natural heritage through activities such as, but not limited to, teaching, research, scholarship, publishing, volunteerism, activism, advocacy, patronage, craftsmanship, visual/performing/literary arts, conservation and preservation. Since 1999, the Museums have celebrated deserving citizens whose achievements have helped to preserve cultural heritage in our region. Previous awardees are:
Recent Recipients
1999: Walt Schrader
2000: Steve McCrae, Sr., Louise Pettus, Wayne Patrick
2001: Harry & Becca Dalton, Bobby Moss, Dori Sanders
2002: Harriet Goode, Jerry West
2003: Nikki Barnes, Dick Houk, Bill Kimbrell
2004: Jeanne Ferguson, Carl Gullick, Earl & Viola Robbins
2005: Vernon Grant Family, Betty Jo Rhea
2006: Wade Fairey, Vicki Cook, Murray White
2007: Steve McCrae, Bertha Roddey, Bob Doster
2008: Strauss Moore Shiple, Ann Spencer, Jim & Judy Udick
2009: Dan Huntley, Lindsay Pettus, The Jeff Wilson Family
2010: Bernie Ackerman, Barre Mitchell, Gary Williams
2011: Terry Roueche, Kitty Wilson-Evans, Totty Wilkerson
