NOMINEES:

1. Betty Blackwell is a volunteer for Bothwell Regional Health Center’s and an active member of First Christian Church, the Business and Professional Women’s organization, Helen G. Steele Music Club and Sedalia Society. She has served as past president and campaign chairwoman for the Sedalia-Pettis County United Way, and past president of the Salvation Army. Blackwell has been an administrative assistant to the superintendent of Sedalia schools, the Sedalia mayor and city administrator, and president of State Fair Community College

2. Max Coble volunteers with various organizations including Sacred Heart Prison Ministry, Angel Tree Ministries, Open Door, Sedalia Senior Center Services Board, Pettis County Jail visitor and Meals on Wheels.

3. Sue Heckart is well known in the community for her generous contributions to education, charities and her church. Heckart donated $2 million for a performing arts center in the new high school and $1 million to State Fair Community College for the Heckart Science and Allied Health Center. She also donates $75,000 each year to local charities during an annual service. Heckart is a supporter of the Presbyterian Children’s Home and pays for the church’s radio broadcast.

4. Mary McLaughlin received two nominations for the Torch Award for community service. She is known as a great and cheerleader for Sedalia. McLaughlin is active in Sedalia Downtown Development Inc. and supportive of the American Red Cross and Recovery Prison Ministries. She is a volunteer with RSVP.

5. Carol McMillin helps make Christmas special for families and enriches the lives of Pettis County children through a week-long art camp. She has been the volunteer workshop organizer for toy collection and distribution for the Community Santa Campaign the past five years.

6. Dennis Scholl volunteers through the Sunrise Club, Girl Scouts and MS150. He is most for his work with Boy Scouts Troop 61. Scholl has guided more than 38 scouts through to Eagle rank.

7. Betty Joe Wells, 87, has wrapped many in the community with love by way of a handmade quilt. Wells makes quilts and gives them to many organizations and individuals. She has given quilts to hospice patients and newborns. Wells also makes and gifts potholders.

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