William A. Youngblood Award
About the William A. Youngblood Award
Since the inception of James River Art League in 1964, some members have earned a special place of recognition in our history. One of those distinguished members, William A. Youngblood, was the inspiration for the creation in 2009 of an award to recognize the exemplary service and leadership of outstanding members of James River Art League over many years.
A charter member of JRAL, William Youngblood was a talented, nationally recognized artist, and a tireless worker for JRAL. He organized exhibits, gave frequent demonstrations, designed our first logo, served as JRAL's first Treasurer and was an active and participating member for over 30 years. He was the subject of several feature stories in area newspapers, even as late as 2001. He died in 2009 at the age of 93.
In December 2009, JRAL created the William A. Youngblood Award to honor his service and his memory, and presented the award that year to five JRAL member artists in recognition of their longtime active contributions. The award continues to be a prestigious recognition for those who unselfishly donate their time and effort towards making JRAL a vibrant art organization.
Since the inception of James River Art League in 1964, some members have earned a special place of recognition in our history. One of those distinguished members, William A. Youngblood, was the inspiration for the creation in 2009 of an award to recognize the exemplary service and leadership of outstanding members of James River Art League over many years.
A charter member of JRAL, William Youngblood was a talented, nationally recognized artist, and a tireless worker for JRAL. He organized exhibits, gave frequent demonstrations, designed our first logo, served as JRAL's first Treasurer and was an active and participating member for over 30 years. He was the subject of several feature stories in area newspapers, even as late as 2001. He died in 2009 at the age of 93.
In December 2009, JRAL created the William A. Youngblood Award to honor his service and his memory, and presented the award that year to five JRAL member artists in recognition of their longtime active contributions. The award continues to be a prestigious recognition for those who unselfishly donate their time and effort towards making JRAL a vibrant art organization.
William A. Youngblood Award Recipients
May 2023: Terry Atkinson
(l.-r.) Elizabeth Hood, Treasurer, presents award to Terry Atkinson, President
May 2022: Elizabeth Hood, Stella Jones
(l.-r.) Terry Atkinson, President, presents to Elizabeth Hood
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(l.-r.) Terry Atkinson, President, presents to Stella Jones
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May 2019: Betty Eddowes, Mary Kent, Lois Shipley
Betty Eddowes
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(l.-r.) Mary Kent, Lois Shipley
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December 2016: Sally Booth, Suzie Counts and Anne Negus
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January 2014: Gigi Vranian
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(l.-r.) Sally Booth, Suzie Counts
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Anne Negus
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Gigi Vranian
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2009: Betty Brinser, Lunette Edwards, Mary Beth Ols, Helen Sanders, Margot Titmus
(l.-r.) Betty Brinser, Helen Sanders, Mary Beth Ols, Lunette Edwards
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Margot Titmus
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