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
