Spirit of Sandy Springs Awards
Awarded annually since 1995, The Sandy Springs Society has recognized a volunteer or volunteers in our community who exemplify the spirit of community service by contributing to the betterment of Sandy Springs.
We acknowledge that individual’s contributions by donating $1000 to the 501(c)(3) charity of the recipient’s choice.
Guidelines for Nominations for the Spirit of Sandy Springs Award
Nominations are accepted February and March of each year. The award is given at the Spring General Meeting which is generally held at the beginning of May.
To be considered for The Spirit of Sandy Springs Award, a nominee must meet the following requirements:
- A minimum of two years active volunteer service in Sandy Springs.
- Cannot be a member of the Sandy Springs Society.
- May not have received compensation (salary, contract payments or other) for work in his/her community service role.
Please contact Dixie Brock with questions or to request a nominating form.
Previous Spirit of Sandy Springs Award Recipients
2025 Kathy Rae
2024 Collin Maher
2023 Andrea Settles
2022 Karen Calhoun
2021 Nicole Nagel Gray
2020 Jennifer Lott, Jennifer Barnes, Erin Oliver, & Sonia Simon
2019 Althea Scott Mallory
2018 Gene Jordan
2017 Trisha Thompson Fox
2016 Willis Lanier
2015 Bob Knox
2014 No Award Given
2013 Clarke Otten
2012 Rich Brown
2011 Fran Farias
2010 Beppie Lever
2009 Guy Berger
2008 Tom Umstead
2007 D. J. DeLong
2006 Joseph Mayson
2005 Douglas W. Kessler
2004 Linda Bain
2003 Milton Gorman
2002 Ham Henson
2001 Willis Walter Cleveland
2000 Wilson McClure
1999 James M. Anderson III
1998 Charles Balch
1997 Eva Galambos
1996 William Huff
1995 Kathy Klatt