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NCMC Awards 2009North Carolina Museums Council recognizes dedication to the museum profession with a series of Professional and Service awards. This year's winners of Professional and Service Awards from the 2008 time period included:
Steven Hill, site manager at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial State Historic Site, is a remarkable individual. While a student at Mars Hill College, he served as an intern at the Thomas Wolfe Memorial. Steve worked for a short time as a building guide and was then promoted to site manager, a position he has held for 30 years. He has overseen demolition projects, construction of a visitor center, development of orientation films, installation of exhibits, and reconstruction of historic structures. Following a devastating fire, he worked with the museum community to provide training and documentation on disaster management. Steve has trained many of North Carolina’s museum professionals, including Jimmy Bartley, Chris Morton, and Kimberly Hewitt. He has served as a mentor to many new managers who have come to the State Historic Sites system and others at neighboring museums. Young professionals turn to Steve for advice and counsel.His wisdom and experience is prized by those who know and work with him. Steve Hill exemplifies all that is admirable and worthy of commendation in a museum professional. As Steve always reminds us,“we don’t do this for the money or the recognition; we do this because it matters.”
Sharon E. Robinson, site manager at Reed Gold Mine State Historic Site, has faced the inevitable challenges a new manager may have to overcome. She has established a vision and is working steadily toward that goal. New programs are being developed, new exhibits are being designed, and a new orientation film is in development while still maintaining nearly 900 acres and underground tunnels. Sharon is deeply committed to the museum profession. And, while she is adept at her managerial responsibilities, she is willing to roll up her sleeves, get dirty, and work in
the field. She is willing to do whatever needs to be done in order to get the job done.
Helen Seawell Sharpe has promoted the Robeson County History Museum from its inception. Her hard work and dedication have enabled the museum to operate on less than $5000 from municipal sources. She has planned and installed exhibits, served on the Board of Directors, and rallied forces when interest waned. Helen Seawell Sharpe has spent the past 21 years working tirelessly for the good of the county with the Robeson County History Museum.
At the NCMC Business Meeting in Rock Hill, S.C. in March 2009, the Council also announced the winners of its Creative Awards.For a PDF outlining the award winners, just click here.
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