Five Regional Leaders and
Four Bluefield State College Student Leaders
to be honored at
“Spirit of Bluefield Awards Ceremony” 

( Bluefield)—Often, leaders who make a positive difference in their communities do so in a quiet, understated way. On May 22, nine of these unsung heroes will be recognized during the first “Spirit of Bluefield Awards Ceremony,” sponsored by the BSC Foundation and the College’s Office of Institutional Development and Advancement.

“The purpose of this event will be to recognize and honor members of the Bluefield community who most fully demonstrate the spirit of community service, by fostering a sense of ‘belongineness’ as well as supporting and promoting the their region and/or Bluefield State College,” noted Dedriell Taylor, BSC’s Director of Development and Research. This year’s gala will salute the achievements of five regional leaders and four BSC student leaders.

Bluefield attorney Norris Kantor will receive the “Spirit of Bluefield Award for Outstanding Leadership.” Kantor is actively involved in numerous civic endeavors and also serves as chairman of the BSC Board of Governors.

Other Community Award Recipients include: Government—The Reverend Garry Moore (Mayor, City of Bluefield, WV); Education—Dr. Felica Blanks; Civic Involvement—Blaine Braithwaite (President, South Bluefield Neighborhood Association), and: Volunteerism—Susie Guyton.

BSC students to be recognized during the program include: Government— Eli Sharp; Education—William Aliff; Civic Involvement—Mychal Guyton, and; Volunteerism—Weston Monk.

The Spirit of Bluefield Awards Ceremony will be held at the Bluefield Holiday Inn, beginning at 6:30 p.m., May 22, 2006, Taylor added. “This year’s honorees embody the best in leading, helping, and promoting their city and college,” Taylor observed. “By attending the program, individuals will help raise funds for educational enhancement initiatives at BSC and, at the same time, recognize and honor these leaders.” Tickets ($50/each) can be obtained by contacting the BSC Office of Institutional Development and Advancement at (304) 327-4503 or 327-4211.

May 8, 2006