(Front, lt-to-rt) Denise Persons, Conley Golden, Rita Qualls, Ginny Belotti - Bd President, Greta Freeman, Mike Poore - LRS Superintendent, Nell Matthews

(row 2) Pamela Smith - Communications and ViPS admin liasion, Charlene Kirk, Jackie Merrell - ViPS staff, Lea Glenns, Anne Solomon, Teresa Gordon, DeShun Coates, Susan Blue, Sandra Hatley, Eric Higgins, Denise Ennett, Kaye Rainey, Andrea Lewis, Tammy Blaylock - ViPS staff, Louis Portlock  

Not pictured: Bettye Baxter, Kathryn Buril, Jennifer Glasgow, Tyrone Harris, Mark McGraw, WJ Monagle and Jamie Scott. 

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The Jane Mendel Award is given in honor of Jane Mendel (right) who led the efforts to establish the Little Rock School District ViPS program. It is the district's highest accolade in recognition of volunteer service. Established in 1983, The Jane Mendel Award is presented annually to an LRSD volunteer whose district commitment expands years of service, demonstrates a diversity of leader-ship roles, and has made a significant impact on multiple schools or the entire district.

Jane Mendel Award Recipients