Deyana Simma was presented with an appreciation certificate for her role as the director of the All-American Community Choir that performed during the July 4 event. Photos by DeAnna Maddox
Jessica Niccum accepted a Community Engagement Award on behalf of the JB Niccum family during a special recognition organized by the We Can Cushing members.
Grand Marshals Sue and Jame Medlock stand with Mike Kennedy after being recognized for years of community engagement.
Mike Kennedy presented the Founding Patriot Sponsor award which Commissioner Ron Lamb accepted on behalf of the City of Cushing.
Pictured is Jerry Mack with Plains All American Pipeline accepting a Patriotism through Partnership award from Cushing Celebrates America organizer Mike Kennedy.
Pictured are Paul and Brenda Magdeburg with Mike Kennedy after being presented with a Community Engagement Award for the support given to the July 4 event by the Bea and Lionel Harris Foundation.
A Community Engagement Award was presented to Doug Carson of the Carson Foundation by Mike Kennedy at the Cushing City Hall on July 20.
Mike Kennedy stands looking slightly confused as fellow event organizer Sally Wright announces one more surprise award.
Mike Kennedy looks gleeful as he tries on a new hat that was presented alongside a basket of goodies as the recipient of the surprise Caring for Community award.
Mike Kennedy takes a brief moment to compose himself as his eyes begin to water before closing out the special recognition ceremony that was held last week on July 20 in the Cushing City Hall.
Sue and James Medlock stand with Mike Kennedy and DCRA members Billy Preston, Briea Belveal, and Tyler Stein as they as presented with a recognition plaque for having been selected as Grand Marshals for the July 4 parade that was cancelled due to weather. Photos by DeAnna Maddox
Leon Sullivan was presented with Most Patriotic award for his parade entry with the American Legion Post 108 which displayed a variety of relevant and historical flags through the years.
CUSHING — We Can Cushing (WCC) Community members, partners, and sponsors gathered on July 20 at Cushing City Hall to recognize a number of individuals and groups.
The weather didn’t stop organizers of the Cushing Celebrates America event from making sure to recognize participants in “the parade that wasn’t” and those who made all the activities that were, possible. Organizer Mike Kennedy opened the…
