NTPA Announces Stardust Volunteer Award Winners
North Texas Performing Arts's second annual Stardust Awards Gala was held last night, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 5 pm.
North Texas Performing Arts's second annual Stardust Awards Gala was held last night, Saturday, November 4, 2023 at 5 pm. The swanky costume ball includes a cocktail hour followed by a delectable 3-course meal, dinner entertainment, the Stardust Awards ceremony, a live auction, and dancing to the upbeat tunes of Emerald City’s Party Machine Band.
The event was sponsored by Dairy Farmers of America, honors performing arts professionals and enthusiasts from across North Texas including performing arts teachers, artists, philanthropists, and top performing arts organizations across North Texas in addition to NTPA volunteers. Patrons were invited to don costumed attire in one of a variety of musical theatre themes including Beetlejuice, The Addams Family, Into the Woods, The Wizard of Oz, and more. Proceeds from the event will fund programs to extend NTPA’s DEI initiatives, and underwrite operations and critical projects for North Texas Performing Arts.
The 2023 NTPA Stardust Volunteer Award winners include:
Legacy Award
Lisa Rodenbaugh
Founder's Award
Chris Moseley
Ryan Polny
Dr. Deborah Obaid
President's Award
Cynthia Padin
Michelle Hoffman
Connor Bourland
Christine Kless
T-25 Set Build Legacy Award
Taylor Skinner
Jo Alamares
Steve McMurray
Volunteer of the Year
Shona Bell
Carrie Hanna
Melissa Hartman
Annie Knight
Beth Quinn
Kristin Ransom
Outstanding Exemplary Service Award
Holly LaFevers
Lisa McLeroy
Paul Evans
Daymond Sands
Karen Snapp
NTPA Volunteer Awards
Outstanding Show Manager
Cindy Badon
Francine Forman
Jeanielyn Shirley
Jennifer Jeffries
Melanie Domen
Outstanding Set-Build Creation
Casey Brumbaugh
Oren Gerstner
Tim Jeffries
Darren Neal
Marty Stratton
Fritz Wichern
Outstanding Costume Creation
Tiffany Pride
Jodi Sassano
Melissa Winton
Sarah Wollitz
Outstanding Technical Design
Bill Kissler
Chris Neal
Eric McCormick
Mark Stow
Outstanding Show Promotions & Fundraising
Jennifer Crawford
Kerri Evanson
Amy Huhnke
Lauren MacGee
Lisa Morton
Jenn Wade
Caydi Zerega
Outstanding Production Marketing & Social Media
Alicia Rico
Candice Kuzov
Christa Vaughan
Karen Cumby
Community Awards
Distinguished Performing Artist
B.J. Cleveland
Distinguished Elementary School Performing Arts
Dr. Lindsay Kimbley - Gunstream Elementary, Frisco ISD
Distinguished Middle School Performing Arts Educator
Jessamyn Berger - Curtis Middle School, Allen ISD
Hope Wilton - Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts
Distinguished High School Performing Arts Educator
Guinea Bennett-Price - Booker T. Washington, Dallas ISD
Distinguished Collegiate Performing Arts Educator
Sally Vahle - University of North Texas
Distinguished Performing Arts Leadership
Janie Oliver - Children's Chorus of Collin County
Distinguished Performing Arts Organization
Plano Civic Chorus
Performing Arts Volunteer
Graciela Katzer - Plano International Festival
Business Champion for the Performing Arts
Roger Greene - Farmers Insurance McKinney (Small/Medium Business)
Dairy Farmers of America (Large Business)
Lifetime Achievement Recognition
Katherine Wagner - Business Council for the Arts
Distinguished Performing Arts Philanthropy
The Baxley Foundation
AEGON Transamerica Foundation
Tom Walsh Family
Distinguished Performing Arts Advocates
Plano Cultural Arts Commission and the City of Plano
Tammy Meinershagen - Councilperson, City of Frisco
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