Volunteer of the Year

Shelley Wright and Jack Hickman were recognized as Midland Festival Ballet’s 2008-09 Volunteer Couple of the Year at the Arts Assembly of Midland Annual Meeting held September 28 at The Junior League of Midland, Inc. Headquarters.

Shelley has served on the Board of Directors for the Midland Festival Ballet and offered her excellent organizational and administrative skills and has continued to support the Ballet as the 2008-09 Membership Chair.

Shelley has been a driving force in organizing "The Nutcracker" auditions for several years and has provided her friendly welcome and instructions to more than one-hundred parents and dancers per year to help the MFB move smoothly through the auditions for the production.

Shelley and Jack’s daughter, Rachel is a company member and the entire family has supported Rachel and the Midland Festival Ballet. Shelley is graciously willing to offer assistance where needed.

Jack has offered support for costumes and set design and/or repair at the drop of a hat. Midland Festival Ballet’s productions would be sorely lacking without the assistance of this fine artist, teacher and father! For Shelley and Jack’s hard work, support, vision and the assistance in guiding the Midland Festival Ballet, we are please to recognize them as our Volunteer couple of the year!