"Big John Ware"
Optimist of the Year Award
2019-2020
District Chair: Gwen Gable
2259 Brianwood Court
Decatur, GA 30033
email: gwen.gable@harrynorman.com
The “Big John” Ware Optimist of the Year award is designed to recognize excellence in Optimist service and leadership. In addition, the nominee shall have demonstrated personal demeanor that is in keeping with the philosophy of Optimist International and the GATEway District.
Optimist of the Year Rules and Information
Optimist of the Year Nomination Form (coming soon)
Optimist of the Year Recipients
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1994-1995 Alan R. Jorgensen Kennesaw, Georgia |
1995-1996 George M. Daniel Carrollton, Georgia |
1996-1997 Carlton Stamey Hartwell, Georgia |
1997—1998 Hugh Overfield LaFayette, Georgia |
1998-1999 Randolph W. Goldman Augusta, Georgia |
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1999-2000 Buck Buckalew St. Simons Island, Georgia |
2000-2001 James M. Holcomb Gainesville, Georgia |
2001-2002 Ed May Atlanta, Georgia |
2002-2003 Betty Clements Savannah, Georgia |
2003-2004 Hal Bell Woodstock, Georgia |
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2004-2005 Terry A. Ussery Macon, Georgia |
2005-2006 Lamar Orr Cumming, Georgia |
2006-2007 Walter McClure Macon, Georgia |
2007-2008 Trace Vaughn Calhoun, Georgia |
2008-2009 Ida Jones LaGrange, Georgia |
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2009-2010 Cheryl Pruitt Cumming, Georgia |
2010-2011 Patricia Beouy Kennesaw, Georgia |
2011-2012 Pearce Hardwick Atlanta, Georgia |
2012-2013 Harry Hackett Smyrna, Georgia |
2013-2014 Nick Prillaman Atlanta, Georgia |
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2014-2015 Abraham Walker Decatur, Georgia |
2015-2016 David Grant Kennesaw, Georgia |
2016-2017
Howard Shames Cumming, Georgia |
2017-2018 H. Nick Prillaman Atlanta, Georgia |
2017-2018 Russ Thomas Cumming, Georgia |
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2018-2019 Gwen Gable Decatur, Georgia |