Diane Cook, of Bluffton, SC has been elected to serve the ACSP as President for 2006-2007. Cook was elected on April 3, 2006 during the ACSP State Convention held in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
Other officers re-elected by ACSP were:
Vice-President, Catherine Stabler, Swansea, SC
Secretary, Chris Cline, Gaffney, SC
Treasurer, Rebecca Levine, Hilton Head Island, SC
Director, Dee Cash-Fullerton, Spartanburg, SC
Director, Doug Robinson, Rock Hill, SC
Director, Inez Wolf, North Myrtle Beach, SC
Director, Angelo Stellato, Columbia, SC.
At the 2006 State Awards Banquet on Sunday, April 2, 2006 more outstanding Association members were also recognized. The evening started off with a grab-bag contest in which the participants had to create a style on a mannequin using only the contents of the brown bag they selected. The winner of the grab bag competition was Mary Grace Puckett of Myrtle Beach, SC. The evening continued with the Association recognizing the Board of Directors and Affiliate Presidents for their service over the past year.
The Affiliate President of the Year Award is based on an affiliate President's accomplishments in membership, certifications, attendance at meetings, report submission and other criteria. The 2006 Affiliate President of the Year recipient is Louise Frick, Affiliate #9 in Columbia, SC.
The David E. Bagwell Award (Outstanding Cosmetologist of the Year) recognizes cosmetologists on what they have done to upgrade and promote the cosmetology profession by activities supported on the state and local level. The 2006 David E. Bagwell Award recipient is Linda Green of Florence, SC.
The Jack & Betty Humphries Community Leadership Award is based on personal involvement in church, political and social, civic and educational activities, and for creating an outstanding cosmetology image at all times. The 2006 Jack & Betty Humphries Community Leadership Award recipient is Vicki Lee Berry of Hopkins, SC.
The Outstanding Educator of the Year Award gives consideration to nominees based on their accomplishments dealing with education on any level such as for ACSP, the cosmetology industry and any education dealing with cosmetology related events. The 2006 Outstanding Educator of the Year Award recipient is Mary Grace Puckett of Myrtle Beach, SC.
A longtime member of ACSP was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2006 - Faye Smith. The Hall of Fame recognizes members and non-members who have made outstanding contributions to the cosmetology profession.
The 2nd Annual Golden Brush Awards are voted on by the FEC members to recognize their peers for outstanding service. The Golden Brush Award winners for 2006 are:
100 Watt Smile - David Bagwell
I Can Do That! Award - Dusty Conner
You've Come a Long Way Baby Award - Tina Gambrell
The Humanitarian Award - Mary Grace Puckett
Most Influential Educator - David Bagwell
Most Valuable Educator - Mark Goodman