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Golden Halo Awards
The Golden Halo Awards were created in 2008 to recognize and honor outstanding contributions to the cause of child abuse prevention, intervention and advocacy in the Roanoke and New River Valleys. Since then, Children’s Trust has expanded the awards to encompass its growing service area, shining the spotlight on the commitment of local workers and volunteers who serve the Children’s Trust mission.
Winners have distinguished themselves in one of the following categories:
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- Health & Human Services (2)
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- Law Enforcement
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- Legal/Judicial
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- Judge Phil Trumpeter Award – CASA
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- The Clarine Spetzler Guardian Angel award is presented to individuals who have made a significant contribution in raising awareness of child abuse.
The 2023 winners:
Clarine Spetzler Guardian Angel Award – Emily Simpson & Jennifer Jones
Judge Philip Trompeter CASA Award – Laurie Gunn
Health & Human Services Award – Lisa Wade
Health & Human Services Award – Samara Lott
Law Enforcement Award – Sheriff Antonio Hash
Legal Professional Award – Cristina Agee
Our 2024 Golden Halo Sponsors
Want to see your organizations logo here for the 2024 Golden Halo Awards Celebration? Contact Executive Director Shawna Franklin at shawna.franklin@roact.org, or call (540) 344-3579 for more information!- Physicians to Children
- Extra Ordinary Living
- Joseph Davidson Inc
- Life Center of Galax
- Anderson, Desimone & Green
- Carilion Children’s
- Brown Insurance
- Centra
- Freedom First
- John T. Morgan Roofing
- J.M. Ford Associates
- Roanoke VAlley Center for Sight/Vistar
- First Citizens
- Ridgeview Bank
- Oakey’s Funeral Home
- RBC Foundation
- ES Interiors
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- Ruth Cassell
- Diane Kelly
- Vickie Clarke
- Kaitlyn Van Buskirk
- Allison Oakey
- Janet Crawford
- Maureen “Mo” McClanahan
- Julie Holt
- Brian Powell
Golden Halo Alums
2018 Celebration Winners-
- Angie Wooten ~ DSS
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- Elizabeth (Liz) Mortlock ~ CASA Volunteer
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- Karen & Josh Philips ~ Foster Parent
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- Michael Weiss ~ LE
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- Kelli Boyer ~ Legal/Judicial (Tie)
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- Holly Peters ~ Legal/Judicial (Tie)
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- Felicity Adams-Vanke ~ Medical
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- Angie Mitchell ~ Mental Health
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- Mary Dykstra ~ Guardian Angel
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- Jenny Alexander ~ DSS
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- Jeanne Clerc ~ CASA
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- Sylvia & Dean Horton ~ Foster Parent
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- Adam Grubb, Michael Harmony, Edward Harmony ~ LE
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- Nate Griffith ~ Legal/Judicial (Tie)
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- Jenn Wells ~ Medical
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- Susan Muhoro, Lavinia Garbee ~ Mental Health
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- Frank Rogers ~ Guardian Angel
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- Carol Haas ~ CASA Volunteer
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- Danita Tucker ~ CPS
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- Hayley Poland ~ Educator
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- Eric & Chastity Labiosa ~ Foster Parents
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- Leah Russell ~ Guardian Angel
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- Trista Wallace ~ LE
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- Sarah Akers Campbell ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Amy Kageals ~ Medical
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- Jennifer Nolley ~ Mental Health
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- Dodi Lawson ~ CASA Volunteer
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- Marty Harmon ~ CPS
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- Lisa Denny ~ Educator
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- Jim & Lisa Agnes ~ Foster Parents
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- WDBJ Childhood Lost Team ~ Guardian Angel
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- Carla Cross ~ LE
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- Alice Ekirch ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Alice Ackerman ~ Medical
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- Jennifer Thomas ~ Mental Health
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- Mary Ellen Dykstra ~ Community Volunteer
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- Grace McCown ~ CPS
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- Decca Knight ~ Educator
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- Bob & Carol Cornish ~ Foster Parents
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- Joseph Clarke ~ Guardian Angel
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- Eric Snow ~ LE
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- Chris Rehak ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Camron Johnson ~ Medical
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- Pat Davidson ~ Mental Health
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- Judy Barger ~ Community Volunteer
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- Shannon Brabham ~ CPS
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- Rita Bishop ~ Educator
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- Michael & Shirley Bryant ~ Foster Parents
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- Ellen Weinman ~ Guardian Angel
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- Brian Holohan ~ LE
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- Eric Woods ~ Legal/Judicial
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- April Bennett ~ Medical
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- Susan Owens ~ Mental Health
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- Robin Salo ~ Child Protective Services
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- Asst. Chief, Terrell L. Holbrook ~ Law Enforcement
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- Heather P. Ferguson ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Dr. Amy M. Tharp ~ Medical Professional
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- Rebecca L. Farrell, Ph.D. ~ Mental Health Professional
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- Elizabeth Gray ~ Community Volunteer
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- Jimmy & Norma Powers ~ Foster Parents
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- Tasha Eaton ~ Foster Parent
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- Karen Pendleton ~ Educator
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- Judge Philip Trompeter ~ Guardian Angel ~ Special Award
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- Tony Pearman ~ Guardian Angel/Special Award
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- Michele Dowdy ~ Educator
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- Mary Ellen Verdu ~ Community Volunteer
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- David & Stephanie Jones ~ Foster Parents
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- Diane Kelly ~ Mental Health Professional
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- Dr. Don Kees ~ Medical Professional
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- Katrina Johnson ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Robin Freeman ~ Child Protective Services
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- Det. Neil Gardner ~ Law Enforcement
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- Susan Goad ~ Child Protective Services
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- Sgt. Stacey Sheppard ~ Law Enforcement
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- Alice Ekirch ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Vanessa Freville, CPNP ~ Medical Professional
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- Stephanie Pratola, PH.D. ~ Mental Health Professional
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- Fenton (Spike) Harrison ~ Community Volunteer
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- Rick Ramsuer ~ Foster Parent
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- Lisa Childress ~ Educator
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- Clarine Spetzler ~ Guardian Angel/Special Award
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- Amy Ferguson ~ Child Protective Services
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- Det. April McCadden & Det. Holly Willoughby ~ Law Enforcement Team
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- Heather Ferguson, Esq. ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Candice Carroll ~ Medical Professional
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- Karen Bailey ~ Mental Health Professional
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- In Memory of Sarah Ellis Floyd ~ Community Volunteer
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- Jenny Basham ~ Educator
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- Michelle Yopp ~ Foster Parent
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- Lynette Jobe ~ Child Protective Services
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- Det. Adam Thompson ~ Law Enforcement
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- Robin Dearing, Esq. ~ Legal/Judicial
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- Melissa Harper ~ Medical Professional
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- Pat Davidson, LCSW ~ Mental Health Professional
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- Helen Dean ~ Community Volunteer
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- Todd Marcum & Tony Pearman ~ Special Award