Melody Starr Anne Bishop Award

In 2009, out-going President Ronnie Fussell established the Melody Starr Anne Bishop Award for unsung community service by a citizen or organization.  The first award was presented posthumously to the award's namesake, Melody Starr Anne Bishop, the daughter of Council Member Bill Bishop (District 2) and his wife Melody Bishop.

Melody Starr Anne Bishop, who died in March 2009 at age 21 from ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease), was well known for her devotion to her community, her church, and to numerous causes large and small which she pursued with passion and enthusiasm until her untimely death.  The award is given annually by the out-going Council President to recognize the countless acts of civic involvement and neighborly assistance that take place around the City every day that contribute to the City's quality of life.

AWARD RECIPIENTS

2023
Hearts 4 Minds		 2022
Local Initiatives Support Corporation
2021
Groundworks
 

2020
Mary Kelli Palka
 

 2019
Veterans Council Duval County
 
2018
Task Force on
Civil Rights History
 

2017
Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol
Clean Water Society
Groundwork Jacksonville
Island Keepers
Rising Tides
 
2016
Cultural Council of
Greater Jacksonville
 		 2015
Seniors on a Mission
 

2014
Emily Lisska
 
2013
Dr. Wayne Wood
 
2012
Ann Dugger
 

2011
Nathaniel 'Nat' Glover
 
2010
Bill Kintz
 
2009
Starr Bishop