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IFEA Volunteer of the Year Winners

The IFEA is proud to recognize these outstanding event volunteers whose unselfish and dedicated service to their festival or event has made a significant difference in their community. To learn more about each winner, a detailed biography and their video (if available) has been provided. Please take a moment to learn more about their contributions.
John White

2023

John White
The Parade Company
Detroit, MI
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2022

2022

David Williams
Lago Fest
City of Lago Vista
Lago Vista, TX
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2019

2019

LuAnn Chapman Gatts
Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau
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2018

2018

Jean Lawler
North Carolina Azalea Festival
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2017

2017

Becky Browder
Riverbend Festival
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2016

2016

Barbara Ehrlich
National Cherry Blossom Festival
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2015

2015

Marinus Rouw
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
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2014

2014

Mary Bernaski
BorderFest/Festival of Lights
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2013

2013

Christopher Protho, M.Ed.
Music for All
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2012

2012

Charlie Clint
Portland Rose Festival Foundation
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2011

2011

Alex Freeman
Kentucky Derby Festival
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2010

2010

Mary Jo Sartain
Tulsa International Mayfest
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2009

2009

Gayl Doster
Music for All
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2008

2008

Randy Hawthorne
Updowntowners Inc.
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2007

2007

Dave Carter
Wichita Festivals Inc.
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2006

2006

Doreen Ravenscroft
Waco Cultural Arts Festival
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2005

2005

Lisa Collins
Memphis in May International Festival
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2004

2004

Ray Griffin
Cityfolk
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2003

2003

Tad Fraizer
Updowntowners
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2002

2002

John Altadonna
Autumn Leaf Festival
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2001

2001

John Johnson
SunFest
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