- January 22, 2026
Volunteer of the Year Stacey Simmons, outgoing President Mary Smith and President Jayne Fifer. Courtesy photo
Ormond Beach Historical Society President Jayne Fifer and outgoing President Mary Smith, who was presented with the Anderson-Price Memorial Award. Courtesy photo
The 2026 board for the Ormond Beach Historical Society. Courtesy photo
Sara Dionne, cultural center coordinator for the City of Ormond Beach, accepts The Casements Award. To her right is Ormond Beach Historical Society President Jayne Fifer. Courtesy photo
Steve and Brenda Fecher accept the Community Preservation Award. Pictured with Volunteer of the Year Stacey Simmons. Courtesy photo
The Ormond Beach Historical Society hosted its annual awards banquet at the Anderson-Price Memorial Building on Jan. 15, where it installed its 2026 officers and directors and celebrated community preservation efforts.
According to a press release, outgoing President Mary Smith presented the State of the Association. OBHS is celebrating its 50th anniversary. Ormond Beach Deputy Mayor Lori Tolland inducted the 2026 leadership.
The elected officers for 2026 are:
The directors are Will Ashmore, Carol Bigelow, Jim Geis, Pattie Gertenbach, Lauren Manley, Dr. Philip J. Shapiro, Joan Skirde, Shirley Stover, Tary Tucker, with Joyce Benedict and Pat Sample continuing as Emeritus Directors.
Several award were also presented during the luncheon:
