Spirit Award Dinner

The Spirit Award Dinner began in 2004 to recognize individuals who have supported the efforts of the McNabb Center and Helen Ross McNabb Foundation, and have worked selflessly to improve lives in their community.  This year, the Helen Ross McNabb Foundation is pleased to honor Bob Kesling & Bert Bertelkamp at the 2025 Spirit Award Dinner. Bob Kesling & Bert Bertelkamp exemplify the values of the Spirit Award through their unwavering dedication to the community and their tireless efforts to make a positive impact. As devoted advocates for the mission of the McNabb Center, the duo has spearheaded the Bob Kesling & Bert Bertelkamp Golf Tournament since 2004, collectively raising over $2.5 million for the McNabb Center’s programming.

When: May 8, 2025

Where: Thompson-Boling Arena at Food City Center

Time: Cocktails at 6 p.m., Dinner at 7 p.m.

Parking: TBA

Dress: Business formal/cocktail attire.

For more information about the 2025 Spirit Award Dinner, contact Krista.Kennedy@mcnabb.org.

Previous Recipients

2024 – Randy & Jenny Boyd
2023 – Richard & Joni Maples
2022 – Mitch & Debby Steenrod
2021 – Beth Haynes & Russell Biven
2019 – Adam & Jenny Brock and Wes & Liz Stowers
2018 – Sharon Miller Pryse
2017 – Joe and Melinda Connell
2016 – George and Cheryl Kershaw
2015 – Howard and Betty Blum
2014 – The late Emmet “Buck” Vaughn, Jr. and Linda Vaughn
2013 – Joe Mont McAfee and Kane McAfee
2012 – Bill Pugh and the late Henrietta Pugh
2011 – Bo Shafer and the late Mary Shafer
2010 – Rev. George Doebler and Nancy Doebler
2009 – Dale Keasling and Barbara Keasling
2008 – The George Sampson Family
2007 – The late Harry and Sarah Stowers
2005 – Hank Bertelkamp and the late Jane Bertelkamp
2004 – The late Dr. Joe Johnson