Finalists named for Community Awards

Winners will be named at the annual luncheon scheduled for 11:30 a.m. May 17 at the Carson Nugget.

The finalists are:

-- Educator of the year: Mary Kay Kinne, Linda Martin and Katie Pollock

-- Student of the year: Deborah Crounk, Jeremy Newcomb and Julie Ryan

-- Artist of the year : Gina Kaskie Davis, Jean Reynolds and Michael Williams

-- Sportsman of the year: Tyler Jesse, Ron McNutt and Don Quilici

-- Boss of the year: Denese Doherty, Bill Hissam, Dr. Matti Vazeen

-- Employee of the year: Karen Dunham and Paula Guzman

-- Humanitarian of the year: Jeff Lambin, Kim Riggs and the Seeliger Elementary School staff

-- Organization of the year: Capital City Humane Society, Carson City Kiwanis, Kids Fishing Derby

-- Special recognition: Bonnie Nishikawa

Brief profiles of half of the finalists appear in today's edition on Page C1. The remainder will appear next Sunday.

The finalists were selected by members of the Appeal's reader panel and CAT-10 board from among nominations made by readers and viewers in March and April.

They were chosen based on the merit of their contributions in their particular field and to the communities where they live throughout the area in which the Appeal circulates.

"The finalists represent the quality of the people in the Carson City area, and we're happy to have the chance to recognize their achievements," said Barry Smith, editor of the Appeal.

This is the third year the Appeal and CAT-10 have sponsored the Community Awards, which have a long history in Carson City and were previously hosted by the Chamber of Commerce.

The awards luncheon costs $15 per person (or $17 at the door). Reservations may be made by mailing a check, payable to the Nevada Appeal, to Community Awards, Nevada Appeal, P.O. Box 2288, Carson City, NV 89702.