Once a year, we take time to uplift and celebrate members of our Board of Directors who lead by example and strive to make downtown Marietta a better place. At our Annual Celebration on October 19th we awarded four board awards.
BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR AWARD - NATE SHAHAN
Nate has been a board member with Marietta Main Street since 2020 and immediately began serving on our Promotions Committee. In 2021 he decided that stepping into more of an executive role was the direction he wanted to go and since January of 2021 he has been the Secretary for Main Street serving on both the Promotions Committee and the Executive Committee. Anytime we need music he steps up and takes care of it. He is quick to volunteer for events and projects. He truly believes in our mission and is always making sure that what we do follows that mission of bringing people together to enhance, enjoy, and preserve downtown Marietta.
Board Member of the Year - Nate Shahan. Pictured: Nate Shanah, Kasandra Pritchett, and Jen Tinkler.
NEW BOARD MEMBER OF THE YEAR - STACEY ADAMS HALL
Stacey is serving their first term on the Main Street Board of Directors. Immediately after joining the board, she stepped up and joined two of our committees. She is active on both the Design and Organization Committee. If volunteers are needed not only will she show up, she brings people with her. She has put in countless volunteer hours at events and projects. She has helped us secure event sponsorships and donations through her hard work and outgoing personality.
New Board Member of the Year - Stacey Adams Hall. Pictured: Stacey Adams Hall, Kasandra Pritchett, and Jen Tinkler
COMMITTEE OF THE YEAR - DESIGN COMMITTEE
For the past few years, the Design Committee has fallen on the shoulders of the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. This year the committee has resurfaced and has taken on several projects. The committee consists of board members, downtown business members and community volunteers. This committee is chaired by board member Kirstin Reed and consists of Aleece Dye, Stacey Hall, Dana Hermann and Brooke Oliver. This year the Design Committee has logged 200 hours doing three beautification projects in downtown Marietta and Historic Harmar Village. They have recruited over 50 volunteers to help with their beautification efforts. Locals and visitors alike have been heard commenting on how beautiful our downtown is and how nice it is to see that people take pride in their downtown.
Community of the Year - Design Committee. Pictured: Kirstin Reed, Aleece Dye, Dana Hermann, Stacey Adams Hall, Kasandra Pritchett, and Jen Tinkler
SPIRIT OF MAIN STREET AWARD - ALEECE DYE
We give this award each year to a Board Member that embodies our values and goes above and beyond to support our mission. This individual has served on our Design, Organization, and Executive committees. They have done it all. Secured sponsorships, raked leaves, planned and executed events. They served a term as Vice President, President, and Past President. Led us through a pandemic and multiple Executive Directors. We are sad that this is their last year on the board and want to say thank you for all you have done for Main Street.
Spirit of Main Street Award - Aleece Dye. Pictured: Kasandra Pritchett, Aleece Dye, and Jen Tinkler
