Honors

"FRIEND OF THE ARTS AWARD"

Initiated in 1997 by the Fiesta Board, this award was designed to honor an individual or individuals for their long standing and generous support of Fiesta as well as their general contributions to the cultural and artistic life of the local community.

It is a distinct pleasure to make this years “Friend of the Arts” Award to the Womelsdorf Family. For over thirty years they have volunteered their services to Fiesta in a multitude of tasks. They are truly exemplary of the Fiesta Volunteers who make this annual event a success. We are truly grateful for their friendship, their generosity,and their assistance.

1997 - Mr. Ken Marquis
1998 - Kevin and Helen McDonald
1998 - Alfred S. Groh
1999 - Ruth B. Schooley
2000 - Dr. Robert S. Anderson
2001 - Roger A. Lacy
2002 - William Hogan Sr. and Sons
2003 - Murray Popky
2004 – Lee Vincent
2005 – Wyoming Valley Art League
2006 – The City of Wilkes-Barre
2007 – Little Theater of Wilkes-Barre
2008 – Dorothy and Tom Womelsdorf and Family

COMMEMORATIVE PLAQUE 2005

In honor of Miss Annette Evans and Alfred S. Groh, a bronze Commemorative Plaque has been installed on the marble wall near the Bandshell as a permanent record of their vision and the continuation of the Fiesta traditions through the years. The Plaque, a signed bronze artwork, is a gift of the Fine Arts Fiesta Inc. and numerous individual and business sponsors in the community.

COMMEMORATIVE PUBLIC SQUARE BRICKS 2005

In memory of Miss Annette Evans, in honor of Alfred S. Groh, and as A Celebration of "FIESTA AT FIFTY", three Commemorative Brick Pavers have been installed on the Public Square near the Center Fountain. In conjunction with the Leadership Wilkes-Barre Class of 2005 these bricks were purchased as a permanent record of the Fiesta founders and traditions through the first fifty years. They are a gift of the Fine Arts Fiesta Board of Directors.