2024 McAlpin Award Winner

Each year at the Annual Meeting, MAC honors an individual who exemplifies social activity participation at an extraordinary level with the McAlpin Award, named after the first president of MAC, Arthur B. McAlpin. This year, the award was presented to Carrie Stevens, whose leadership and hands-on involvement have left a lasting impression on the club community.

Stevens has been a steward of the club’s social programs for years. She chaired the Member Events Committee and served on the Women’s Activities, Culture & Style, and Social Activities Committees. In addition, she is a highly visible volunteer around the club, finding any opportunity to help out with events. Fellow members have noted her ability to liven up an event with décor and attention to details. “It seems to be her underlying goal to help in any way she can, in both the club and the community, and I admire that strong character,” notes member Richard Horswell in her nomination.

Stevens’ committee involvement extends beyond the social realm; she has also served on the House, Communications, Membership, and Food & Beverage Committees. “She is not afraid to share an opinion, and I think if we could clone a troop of dedicated volunteers like her, the committee system would be strengthened even more than it already is,” Horswell adds.

Congratulations to Stevens, whose dedication and service within the club have earned her the esteemed 2024 McAlpin Award. She joins the outstanding ranks of past recipients: Jeff Gudman, John Herman, Evelyn Page, Susan Prows, Nancy Sergeant, Elaine Aehntbauer, Hazal Phillips, Barbara Crawford, Cary Taylor, Sheryl McDonald, Ellen Miller, Rea Janes, Bud & Janet Lewis, Rosalie Stevenson, Carol Wright, Barbara Ueltschi, Diana Callaway, Kris Freiermuth, Fred Ing, Richard Horswell, Todd Husband, Julie Branford, Jan Jackson, Jutta Allen, Mike Mathews, Ione Clair, Sydney Baer, Ann Blume, the Balladeers, Bridget Connolly, and Juanita Lewis.