The L’Evate Spirit Award recognizes exceptional contributions to the advancement of L’Evate during the previous 12 months. In 1999, the award was created and awarded to Betty Cannon because of her history of commitment to the community and her dedication to furthering the L’Evate program. Every year, we continue to honor Betty’s leadership and community support by presenting the award at the annual luncheon to a community leader.
Criteria for Nominees
- Exemplifies the spirit of L’Evate
- Demonstrates effective leadership abilities
- Actively participates in L’Evate activities and events
- Promotes participation of other alumni
- Effectively participates in mentorship/development of others
Qualifications
- Graduate of L’Evate
- Alumni in good standing
- Minimum of 2 years actively supporting program initiatives
If you would like to nominate someone for the Spirit Award, please email Deann (deann@levate.org).
Past Recipients
- 2024 – 2025 – Joey Parker (Class of 2023)
- 2023 – Kayla Curry (Class of 2015)
- 2022 – Bridgett Chavanne (Class of 2019)
- 2021 – Randy Purcell (Class of 2013)
- 2020 – Dana Guettner (Class of 2015)
- 2019 – Jennifer McCoy (Class of 2016)
- 2018 – Ann Dee McClane (Class of 2014)
- 2017 – Jeff Gregg (Class of 2015)
- 2016 – Anthony Caduff (Class of 2010)
- 2015 – John Levesque (Class of 2005)
- 2014 – Lori Weir (Class of 2009)
- 2013 – Tinita Hailey (Class of 2009)
- 2012 – Matt Fischer (Class of 2011)
- 2011 – Letha Edwards (Class of 2004)
- 2010 – John Doerge (Class of 2005)
- 2009 – Wayne Tucker (Class of 2004)
- 2008 – Stephanie Randolph (Class of 2000)
- 2007 – Kelly Milam (Class of 2003)
- 2006 – John Stone, Jr. (Class of 2002)
- 2005 – Danny Kellum (Class of 2002)
- 2004 – Deann Bradford (Class of 1999)
- 2003 – Phil Ponder (Class of 1999)
- 2002 – Bill Lafollette (Class of 1999)
- 2001 – Phyllis Williams (Class of 2000)
- 2000 – Fay Lloyd (Class of 2000)
- 1999 – Betty Cannon (Class of 1999)