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Volunteer Honorees - Past & Present

Since 1997, the Knoxville Affiliate has been privileged to have hundreds of outstanding activists working year-round to support our vision of a world without breast cancer.

We are pleased to recognize the following women and men who epitomize the true spirit of volunteerism with our Affiliate.

PROMISE OF ONE AWARD (formerly the Cameo Award)

Susan G. Komen for the Cure’s national award recognizing exceptional volunteer service to a local Affiliate

2005

Jane Brannon
Amy Dunaway

2006

Kathy Brown
Francie Elrod

2007

Marilyn Jake
Janet Osteen

2008

Liza Graves
Felicia Reeves

2009

Ann Kemmer
Hilda Guthrie

COMMUNITY ADVOCATE AWARD

Recognizes outstanding community advocacy on behalf of the Knoxville Affiliate and all whose lives are touched by breast cancer.

2007

Ted Russell, Owner & Dealer Principal
Ted Russell Automotive Group

2008

John L. Bell, MD, Director
University of Tennessee Cancer Institute

2009

WBIR – Jeff Lee

RENEE J. REPKA FOUNDER’S AWARD

Honoring Renee Repka and the women who joined her to make Knoxville’s Race for the Cure a reality in 1997. Recognizes a woman whose efforts are making a difference in the lives of those affected by breast cancer in the Komen Knoxville Affiliate’s service area.

2008

Lynn Andrick, Founder
Judi Brookshire, Founder
Sharon Bryant, Founder
Becky Connelly, Founder
Judy Cox, Founder
Diane Gardner, Founder
Ann Kemmer, Founder
Amy Kerlin, Founder
Susan Owen, Founder
Becky Ragsdale, Founder
Renee Repka, Founder
Dian Shackelford, Founder
Barb Taylor, Founder

2009

Robin Wilhoit

SWANNER-ZAOUK AWARD

Honoring Mae Swanner and Marwan Zaouk, founders of “Cuts for a Cure” and recognizing the year’s top salon fundraiser.

2007

Mae Swanner
Marwan Zaouk
Orange Curl Salon

2008

R & Co./Parkside Drive

2009

Orange Curl

CHRISTY BLANCHARD AWARD

Race Volunteer of the Year Award
In memory of Race Committee member Christy Lynn Blanchard (1946-2005), whose cheerful determination, giving spirit and selfless volunteerism set the standard for us all.

2005

The Blanchard Family

2006

Sherry Jenkins

2007

Joe Jackson

2008

David Knox

2009

Ashley Teeters
Bruce Webb