Celebration of Service
The 2022-23 annual Celebration of Service was held on April 11th, 2023 at the Mississippi Arts and Entertainment Experience (MAX Museum)
As part of this year's celebration, the Chapter awarded the Member of The Year Award to Jennifer Shehi, Provisional Member of The Year Award to Hannah Carpenter, Crown Club Member of The Year Award to Kinley Cain, and The President's Community Service Award to Mr. JJ Anders, for his long-standing support of Junior Auxiliary projects.
The Crown Club Scholarship Award, was presented to graduating Crown Club member, Lauryl Joyner.
Additionally, members of the Chapter's outgoing class were recognized for their years of devotion to our cause, dedication to community service, leadership, generosity, and fellowship. We extend our deepest gratitude to these members, and thank them for being apart of the Junior Auxiliary of Meridian, Mississippi! Thank you, Caroline Everett, Caroline Compton, Barbara Zeller, April Sellers, Heather Chandler, Mary Lawerence Crowe, Hallie Majure Dyess, Beverly McKnight!
To read more about Awards presented to our membership and Crown Club members, visit our Member Awards page.
As part of this year's celebration, the Chapter awarded the Member of The Year Award to Jennifer Shehi, Provisional Member of The Year Award to Hannah Carpenter, Crown Club Member of The Year Award to Kinley Cain, and The President's Community Service Award to Mr. JJ Anders, for his long-standing support of Junior Auxiliary projects.
The Crown Club Scholarship Award, was presented to graduating Crown Club member, Lauryl Joyner.
Additionally, members of the Chapter's outgoing class were recognized for their years of devotion to our cause, dedication to community service, leadership, generosity, and fellowship. We extend our deepest gratitude to these members, and thank them for being apart of the Junior Auxiliary of Meridian, Mississippi! Thank you, Caroline Everett, Caroline Compton, Barbara Zeller, April Sellers, Heather Chandler, Mary Lawerence Crowe, Hallie Majure Dyess, Beverly McKnight!
To read more about Awards presented to our membership and Crown Club members, visit our Member Awards page.
2022-23 President's Community Service Award
Mr. JJ Anders
The Junior Auxiliary of Meridian President's Community Service Award recognizes a member of our community for exemplary dedication to community service. 2022-23 Junior Auxiliary President, Kaki Knight, presents this year's honor on Mr. Justin "JJ" Anders. We extend a heart-felt thank you to Mr. Anders for his long standing support to our Chapter, and his dedication to improving our community!
Past Community Service Partner Awards
2018: Mr. Renee Oubre - Olive Garden
2019: Mr. Brian Sellers - Walmart, Highway 19 N, Meridian
2020: Mr. David Majure - Ace Hardware
2022: Mr. Lloyd Gray - Executive Director of the Phil Hardin Foundation
2019: Mr. Brian Sellers - Walmart, Highway 19 N, Meridian
2020: Mr. David Majure - Ace Hardware
2022: Mr. Lloyd Gray - Executive Director of the Phil Hardin Foundation