Orchestra Nova Northwest announced a new award to be given in recognition of outstanding service to the organization – and gave out the first award during the Testimony concert at The Reser. Musician and former Orchestra Representative to the ONN Board Gail Gillespie was singled out for her endless positivity and abundant energy by Board President Harold Goldstein in front of a packed Reser Auditorium. Congratulations Gail!
More about the Above & Beyond Award:
· For the purpose of recognizing the many people who are this orchestra’s greatest and most valuable resource, ONN leadership will periodically bestow a heartfelt thank you to individuals who have been seen to go above & beyond in furthering the mission of Orchestra Nova Northwest.
· The Above & Beyond Award will consist of a certificate of recognition for an individual’s commitment to our shared goal of being Oregon’s Progressive Orchestra and include a gift card as a token of our thanks.
· Any member of the orchestra or staff (excluding board and executive leadership) may be nominated by any member of same, for consideration of this recognition. ONN’s Music Director and Executive Director are tasked with choosing recipients and bestowing the award in a manner that celebrates the individual’s contributions.