And the winner is... Dorruth Boyd!

Among 7 other nominees, Dorruth rose to the top to win the Award for 2009. Congratulations!

Dorruth Boyd, a native Texan, has been a faithful member of North Park CME church for about 50 yrs.  She has served as an Usher for 34 yrs and has been the Vice President of the Usher Board for last 4 years.  She has also served as Stewardess for 28 yrs.  She’s advisor and mentor to the Youth and Young adult ministry.  Dorruth is also the founder of Kennedi Kare, a ministry that provides care to families who are grieving from loss. Dorruth received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 1983 from University of Texas at Arlington.  She received her Master in Health Education in 1993 and Masters in Nursing in 2004 from Texas Women’s University, Denton, TX. She has worked as a Pediatric RN for 25yrs and Nurse Practitioner for 21 yrs. She currently works at Head Start of Greater Dallas.

Nominees this year were:

Birdie Greggs
Ruby Smith
Lenora Williamson
Carol Ferrell
Mary Boney
Donna Beasley
Dorruth Boyd
Tanesha Hollingshed

Voting is open to the entire congregation through a Ballot System.

About the Award:

The Award was established in 2002 with Sis. Flossie Dixon being named as the first receipent, having met all of the criteria outlined below. Sis. Dixon has been an outstanding Stewardess, Missionary and Usher for more than 50 years. Thus, this Annual Award bears her name.

The criteria for the Award is as follows:

•  Church member for at least 10 years
•  Regular church attendee
•  Exhibits Christian behavior
•  Supportive with financial contribution
•  Regular attendance for church meetings, Bible Stydy, etc.

Previously Selected Recipients:

2008 Leenette Pierce
2007 Gladys Stern
2006 Maril Gates
2005 Louise Tarrant
2004 Connie Barrett
2003 Luella Roberson
2002 Flossie Dixon