Community Spirit Award Committee

Meetings 

  • Committee meets as needed to fulfill its mission 

Code Reference

  • Established in 2017 by Resolution No. 2017-09-3126

Purpose

  • Carry on the mission of the former Human Relations Commission
  • Select annual recipient of the Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award

Joe B. Avery Community Spirit Award

  • Honors an Arkansas City resident who shows community spirit and diversity
  • Named after the late Joe Avery

Membership

  • At least 5 members
  • Appointed by the Mayor, with approval of the City Commission

Term

  • 3-years long

Members

  • Chair Tammy Lanman-Henderson - Term 2026-2029
  • Vice Chair Kim Hager - Term 2026-2029
  • Secretary Tiffany Parsons - City Staff 
  • Member Joni Spiser  - Term 2024-2027 
  • Member JoAnn Bierle - Term 2024-2027
  • Member Eric Burr - Term 2024-2027

Contact

  • Board Advisor Tiffany Parsons, City Clerk (620) 441-4412