- <h2>Picayune Main Street Evening of the Stars</h2>
PICAYUNE — Picayune Main Street Evening of the Stars Award Banquet was held to honor supporters and contributors to the Picayune Main Street Organization events to benefit the local community.
Woody Spiers, Johnny Lou Ingram, and Sami Kennedy were awarded the Historical Star Supporters award for their contributions and direction in the establishment of the program. Spiers was responsible for getting Picayune involved in the Main Street Program. His vision got the ball rolling for the community. Ingram was the first manager of Picayune Main Street, serving from 1996 through 2005. Kennedy was past president of the Downtownerʼs Association and helped ease the transition of that organization into Picayune Main Street.
The City of Picayune was the recipient of the Star Supporter award, for all of its support and cooperation throughout the years. Main Street has a four point approach that itʼs mission stays focused on: Design, Organization, Promotion and Economic Restructuring.
The four awards that were presented based on this approach are as follows — Design — This award comes in two parts. One, in the form of a Facade Grant and the 2009 grant was awarded to Henry Jaumeʼ of Farmers Market, East Canal Street. The Best Design Award went to Bill Edwards for his work on the restoration of many local historical buildings in the community. Organization — There were three recipients under this category. The Spirit of Main Street, Christmas Display, went to Norma Kleinfeld of Crystal Gallery. The Spirit of Main Street, Best Promotional Display went to June Buras of June Bugs Checkered Cupboard. Finally, the Greater Picayune Arts Council (GPAC) Volunteer of the Year award went to Mrs. Harriet Greulich, who is also a constant presence in other community organizations and endeavors. Promotion — There are several categories of awards under the promotion banner for Picayune Main Street.
The first, is the award which involves the presentation of a local historical building pictured on a Christmas ornament as a fund raiser. This year the 2010 ornament will feature the historical Pearl River County Court House. Outstanding Sales Award of the 2009 Christmas Ornament went to Melinda Shaw of Melindaʼs Fine Gifts.
The Outstanding Sales for Egg Drop Award went to Galiano Antiqueʼs owner, Debbie Galiano. The Egg Drop Volunteer or the Year Award went to Phillips Aviation, for donation of their time, fuel, and planes for the event.
The Street Fair 2009 Volunteer of the Year went to Roland Kleinfeld for his involvement, and much needed expertise, for the last 14 years.
In addition to the Four Point Awards, Picayune Main Street had a Special Recognition of the members of the Logistic Team. This is a group of men, that have never officially signed on or volunteered to do
set ups and break downs for events, but have valiantly done so since the beginning of Main Street and continue to show up to get the job done.
The Star Supporters of June Summer Blues Out 2009 were awarded to three organizations. The first went to WRJW for working continuously with Picayune Main Street on advertising through the Swap
Shop and radio. The second went to the Picayune Item for working tirelessly in assisting Picayune Main Street with publicity, advertising and working hard to make certain that Picayune Main Street
events are successful. The third went to the Boulevard Cruisers Car Club for dedication to, and support of, Picayune Main Street endeavors.
The Historical Preservation Award went to Gary Herring and Rachel Cagle for their work on the Train Museum.
The Outstanding Service Award went to Reba Beebe, Picayune Main Street Manager 2005 through 2009. Beebe assisted in helping secure the grant that led to the Downtown Revitalization Project. Beebe also started the Easter Egg Drop that has become an annual fun family event.
The Volunteer of the Year Award went to Debbie Galiano of Galiano Antiques. Galiano is in her second term as a Main Street Director and is Vice- President on the board. She chairs the June
Summer Blues Out each year, which was nominated for the top 20 Events of the South East by the Tourism Association. In addition, Galiano serves on many committees connected with Picayune Main Street.
To reserve your 2010 collectible ornament of the Pearl River County Courthouse, you can call the Picayune Main Street office and get on the list at 601-799-3070. There will be more in upcoming Lifestyles Sections on the Picayune Main Street Ornament for 2010, which is the Pearl River County Courthouse.
The Picayune Item
Photo by Kathy Smyth: Debbie Galiano presents Mary Jim Weems of the Picayune Item, a June Summer Blues Out Star Supporter of 2009 Award. WRJW and the Boulevard Cruisers Car Club also received the award.
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