KINGMAN – The 36th Annual Women Making History in conjunction with the National Women’s History Month, was held Sunday, March 1 at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts. This year’s theme was “Valiant Women of the Vote”, honoring outstanding women in the Kingman community.

“The scope of the project is to honor living women who have made a contribution of major significance or a series of ongoing contributions over a longer period of time. These women must be permanent residents of the Kingman area for at least 10 years. They will have had a positive impact on the community and have not previously been a recipient to any category,” said Betsey Parker.

Amongst a room full of supportive friends and family of the community, 10 of the current honorees and several of the previous sat as they were called to receive their awards and or be recognized. The 10 categories for the afternoon were Arts, Education, Health/Medical Professional, Lifetime Achievement, Pioneering, Professions, Public Services, Volunteerism and Philanthropist. The winners of these awards were: Rosanne Rosenberg, Jennifer Potter, Eve Cardiff, Alisha Robinson, Lana Keller-Robinett, Cheryl M. Smith, Jamie Scott Stehly, Grace Van Horn and Charmayne Keith, respectively.

The ceremony began with the honoree for the art honoree, Rosanne Rosenberg. Rosenberg was nominated and introduced by Robin Gordon. Rosenberg, a resident of Kingman for 27 years is an accomplished stained glass artist. “If my high school art teacher could see me now.

Next the education honoree Jennifer Potter received her honor after being introduced by her nominator Sandy McCoy. Potter is a Program Coordinator at Kingman Unified School District #20  She has helped develop many district programs.

Eve Cardiff, the health/medical honoree and supervisor at Kingman Regional Medical Center, was nominated by a patient James Reese. In Reese’s introduction to Cardiff, he summed up Cardiff in one simple, yet succinct sentence. “This is on amazing lady!” Cardiff’s acceptance speech focused on her definition of duty, and how service, no matter how small, benefits the community at large. “Our moments of service are the small steps that turn into leaps.”

Following Cardiff, Alisha Robinson a multi-business owner and foster parent, was bestowed the lifetime achievement category, she was nominated for this reward by Regina Martin Like many honorees before her Robinson spoke about how her past and childhood affected her, and also made her who she is today.

Lana Keller-Robinnet was nominated for the pioneering category by her husband Steven Robinett. Keller-Robinnet has had 37 years of service to the community of Kingman, working not only for the Planning and Zoning Commission, but also as a Kingman delegate to the Arizona Town Hall Before accepting the honor, Keller-Robinnet spoke about her upbringing and her background as a Hualapai Native American and her pattern of being a pioneer throughout her life.

Cheryl M. Smith was the honoree for the professions category. Smith has had many different jobs in Kingman over the years. She’s worked for the City of Kingman. Mohave County, Mohave Community College, as well as many companies in Kingman. Smith was nominated by Terri Chavez.

After Smith’s received her honor. Kay Hayward came to the podium to introduce the public services honoree. Jamie Scott Stehly. Stehly is a businessperson and member of Kingman City Council. She considers her service beneficial to herself. “It has been my own life that has been enriched.”

Grace Van Horn was the honoree for volunteerism, nominated by fellow honoree Cheryl M. Smith. Van Horn has volunteered in a variety of different places, but what has been most noticeable is her fervor and dedication to soldiers and Veterans. She was instrumental in getting care packages to soldiers and fights tirelessly for veterans, including the thankless job of putting flags on veteran’s graves.

Lastly, not least, Charmayne Keith was honored as a Philanthropist to Kingman. She was nominated by Angel House Director Wendy Weaver. As described by Weaver, Keith has attempted to stay anonymous about the service she’s provided for Kingman. Keith has donated her time, money and effort not only to the ministers and churches of Kingman, but also to the individual citizens as well. Providing help and support during times of crisis.

Women Making History will continue to help young women in the Kingman community who are deserving of a scholarship.  They must be enrolled at Mohave Community College or the MCC/NAU program.  This year’s scholarship recipient was Felicia Wiley, English major and recurring winner of the Women Making History Scholarship.

If you would like to make a scholarship contribution you may also call 928-681-3344 and ask for Terri Chavez or visit www.Kingmanwomenmakinghistory.com.

–       Jasmine Duhon and Michael Morrison                                                        

KINGMAN – The 36th Annual Women Making History in conjunction with the National Women’s History Month, was held Sunday, March 1 at the Mohave Museum of History and Arts. This year’s theme was “Valiant Women of the Vote”, honoring outstanding women in the Kingman community.

“The scope of the project is to honor living women who have made a contribution of major significance or a series of ongoing contributions over a longer period of time. These women must be permanent residents of the Kingman area for at least 10 years. They will have had a positive impact on the community and have not previously been a recipient to any category,” said Betsey Parker.

Amongst a room full of supportive friends and family of the community, 10 of the current honorees and several of the previous sat as they were called to receive their awards and or be recognized. The 10 categories for the afternoon were Arts, Education, Health/Medical Professional, Lifetime Achievement, Pioneering, Professions, Public Services, Volunteerism and Philanthropist. The winners of these awards were: Rosanne Rosenberg, Jennifer Potter, Eve Cardiff, Alisha Robinson, Lana Keller-Robinett, Cheryl M. Smith, Jamie Scott Stehly, Grace Van Horn and Charmayne Keith, respectively.

The ceremony began with the honoree for the art honoree, Rosanne Rosenberg. Rosenberg was nominated and introduced by Robin Gordon. Rosenberg, a resident of Kingman for 27 years is an accomplished stained glass artist. “If my high school art teacher could see me now.

Next the education honoree Jennifer Potter received her honor after being introduced by her nominator Sandy McCoy. Potter is a Program Coordinator at Kingman Unified School District #20  She has helped develop many district programs.

Eve Cardiff, the health/medical honoree and supervisor at Kingman Regional Medical Center, was nominated by a patient James Reese. In Reese’s introduction to Cardiff, he summed up Cardiff in one simple, yet succinct sentence. “This is on amazing lady!” Cardiff’s acceptance speech focused on her definition of duty, and how service, no matter how small, benefits the community at large. “Our moments of service are the small steps that turn into leaps.”

Following Cardiff, Alisha Robinson a multi-business owner and foster parent, was bestowed the lifetime achievement category, she was nominated for this reward by Regina Martin Like many honorees before her Robinson spoke about how her past and childhood affected her, and also made her who she is today.

Lana Keller-Robinnet was nominated for the pioneering category by her husband Steven Robinett. Keller-Robinnet has had 37 years of service to the community of Kingman, working not only for the Planning and Zoning Commission, but also as a Kingman delegate to the Arizona Town Hall Before accepting the honor, Keller-Robinnet spoke about her upbringing and her background as a Hualapai Native American and her pattern of being a pioneer throughout her life.

Cheryl M. Smith was the honoree for the professions category. Smith has had many different jobs in Kingman over the years. She’s worked for the City of Kingman. Mohave County, Mohave Community College, as well as many companies in Kingman. Smith was nominated by Terri Chavez.

After Smith’s received her honor. Kay Hayward came to the podium to introduce the public services honoree. Jamie Scott Stehly. Stehly is a businessperson and member of Kingman City Council. She considers her service beneficial to herself. “It has been my own life that has been enriched.”

Grace Van Horn was the honoree for volunteerism, nominated by fellow honoree Cheryl M. Smith. Van Horn has volunteered in a variety of different places, but what has been most noticeable is her fervor and dedication to soldiers and Veterans. She was instrumental in getting care packages to soldiers and fights tirelessly for veterans, including the thankless job of putting flags on veteran’s graves.

Lastly, not least, Charmayne Keith was honored as a Philanthropist to Kingman. She was nominated by Angel House Director Wendy Weaver. As described by Weaver, Keith has attempted to stay anonymous about the service she’s provided for Kingman. Keith has donated her time, money and effort not only to the ministers and churches of Kingman, but also to the individual citizens as well. Providing help and support during times of crisis.

Women Making History will continue to help young women in the Kingman community who are deserving of a scholarship.  They must be enrolled at Mohave Community College or the MCC/NAU program.  This year’s scholarship recipient was Felicia Wiley, English major and recurring winner of the Women Making History Scholarship.

If you would like to make a scholarship contribution you may also call 928-681-3344 and ask for Terri Chavez or visit www.Kingmanwomenmakinghistory.com.

–       Jasmine Duhon and Michael Morrison