King – Tisdell Cottage Foundation, Inc. To Host Thirteenth Annual Awards Banquet


TMartin Melaver
TMartin Melaver

The King – Tisdell Cottage Foundation, Inc. (KTCF) will host its thirteenth annual awards banquet Saturday September 25, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Savannah.

A reception will precede the banquet at 6:30 p.m. Dr. Annette K. Brock is chair of KTCF and Gary Sanchez, Region Manager of Atlanta Gas Light is chairman for the 2010 annual awards banquet.

Five awards are given annually in the following areas – historic preservation, the arts, public service, education, civil and human rights – to individuals, whose achievements have been significant in affecting

Dr. Walter O. Evans
Dr. Walter O. Evans
progress, promoting human dignity, and positively impacting Savannah, Chatham County, or the nation.

The 2010 Leopold Adler Historic Preservation award recipient is Martin Melaver, CEO Melaver, Inc.

The 2010 Arts Award recipient is Dr. Walter O. Evans, Renowned Art Collector and Preservationist

The 2010 James Simms Public Service Award is Dr. Priscilla D. Thomas, Chatham County Commission.

The 2010 Education Award recipient is Dr. Thomas B. Lockamy, Jr., Superintendent of Schools for the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System.

The 2010 W. W .Law Legacy Award recipients are Alderman Clifton and Mrs. Ernestine

Dr. Priscilla Thomas
Dr. Priscilla Thomas
Jones.

“The breadth of the talent of the 2010 awardees and the depth of their contributions to improving critical facets of the human experience, are impressive. They are well known local persons whose life’s work has made a significant difference in the major institutions of our city.” says King-Tisdell Board Chair, Dr. Annette K. Brock.

The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation was established in 1981 in Savannah, under the leadership of noted historian, preservationist and civil rights activist W.W. Law, to research, collect and present the African-American historical and cultural experience to the public.

Ernestine and Clifton Jones
Ernestine and Clifton Jones
It endeavors to fill the void of information concerning the contributions of African- Americans, especially in Georgia and the Sea Islands of South Carolina.

Today, the Foundation operates the Beach Institute African-American Cultural Center, which houses the internationally recognized Ulysses Davis Folk Art Collection, and art artifacts from around the African Diaspora. The Beach Institute Garden and Garden Level area, which houses the Gift Shop have been renovated and recently reopened. The Foundation also operates the King-Tisdell Cottage, which is closed currently and will reopen as a museum that presents the story

Dr. Thomas Lockamy
Dr. Thomas Lockamy
of slavery in Savannah and the coastal region.

The Awards Banquet is also the Foundation’s primary activity for securing funds for operating and personnel support.

The banquet is open to the public and will begin Saturday evening, September 25th at 7:30 p.m. A reception is planned at 6:30 p.m. The evening’s entertainment will be provided by “Miss Lucia”, with a tribute to the late Lena Horne.

Individual tickets for the banquet are $75.00. Tables are available at $750, and sponsorships are also available, starting at $1,000. Please contact the Beach Institute at 912-234-8000 for more information.


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