The Women of Note award is given to one member of EACH chorus in Region 3, chosen by chorus leadership, who rises above and beyond at the chorus level. Winners are chosen each year in January and announced at January Jamboree each year. Pictures and bios are displayed at January Jamboree and again at Regional Convention.

Cathie Zimmerman, former Crosstown Harmony Chorus member, obtained the level of Master Director while directing the Riverport Chapter in 2004.  She has been a Sweet Adeline for 25 years, and has achieved a Top-10 International Quartet position (Contagious Quartet), as well as numerous regional quartet championships in both Region 3 and 22.  Cathie has served as Regional Faculty in Region 22, and currently coaches both quartets and choruses, as well as college a capella groups.

Riverport's Jamie Ellingstad received her Certified Director certificate from Region 3 Team coordinater MJ Mortillaro at the Riverport Chorus Cabaret Show on October 25, 2015. Congratulations, Jamie!

Pictured Above: 2015 Spirit of Harmony Award Winner: Debi Batchelor, Midwest Crossroad & Melodeers Choruses (left) with Cindy Slowik, Region 3 Membership Coordinator

The Spirit of Harmony Award is given to one Region 3 member who is not part of the Regional Managment Team, but who has performed outstanding service at the regional level, is a great ambassador of Sweet Adelines International, and is a volunteer. The winner will be chosen annually by the Regional Management Team and is recognized each fall at Musical Mayhem. A picture and article about the recipient also apears in the next Harmony Happenings. Congratulations to our 2015 winner, Debi Batchelor of Midwest Crossroad & Melodeers Chorus.