Richard R. Whittington Award
Each year the museum selects an individual to receive the Richard R. Whittington Award.
The award is presented in memory of Dick Whittington, the museum’s benefactor. Selection is based on a person’s outstanding contributions to the museum because of their volunteer service, advocacy for the museum, and/or financial contribution.
This year’s 20th recipient was Carla Vaughn. Carla has been on the Board of Directors for three years, and prior to that served as a volunteer. She currently serves on the Accession, the Membership Drive, and the Exhibit/Display committees. She has also put in numerous hours as a greeter at the museum, both on a regular basis and when no other volunteer is available. She has been an invaluable asset to the museum. CONGRATULATIONS!
Past Recipients
Past Recipients of the Richard R. Whittington Award include:
2022 – Carla Vaughn
2021 – Bill Brown
2020 – Karen Hamilton
2019 – Debbie Baldwin
2018 – Mike Baxter
2017 – Steve Rabalais
2016 – Phillip Sutton
2015 – Bill Ray
2014 – Bruce Ball
2013 – Loretha Summit Ray
2012 – Ray & Sue Lawrence
2011 – Carl Smith
2010 – Lucille C. Phillips
2009 – J. Hodge Black
2008 – Richard L. Ray
2007 – Betty Flatte Prince
2006 – Charles E. Bates, Jr.
2005 – Kathryn Stucker
2004 – Leota Faye Black
2003 – Fred Standridge