DAWN SCOTT and DONNIE VAN PATTER

Dawn Scott is one of the most respected and trusted personalities in central Arkansas as a result of 21 years of work as a news anchor with THV11 and as a real estate agent with the Janet Jones Company. Scott spent her time at THV11 helping her community and shedding light on important stories. This community-oriented approach is apparent in her other roles as well. She is a board member of Women and Children First, Centers for Youth and Families Foundation, United Cerebral Palsy of Arkansas and Pulaski County Youth Services. She has received an adoption excellence award from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for helping children in foster care find homes. She has emceed countless nonprofit galas and events, and is a devoted member of the Pulaski Heights United Methodist Church.

Donnie Van Patter is the owner of Donnie’s Foreign Car, a well-known shop that specializes in servicing foreign automobiles, in addition to domestic models. Van Patter is also active in his community, serving on boards and volunteering for multiple organizations. He has been a guest in the fundraising gala “Dancing with Our Stars” to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation. He also assisted with clean-up efforts in the aftermath of the tornado that impacted central Arkansas.