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Silver Spike Award

JACK O. (BUTCH) MCMULLEN SILVER SPIKE AWARD

Since 1991, a graduate of the Leadership Lufkin program has been honored with the Jack O. (Butch) McMullen Silver Spike Award each year. Named in honor of Butch McMullen, of the Angelina and Neches River Railroad, the award is presented to an outstanding member of the alumni who has excelled in their role as a leader.

The nominees should demonstrate leadership in their profession, church, and/or community, and be an inspiration to others to be involved in the community and plan for the future of Angelina County.

For more information, contact Susie Cardwell at (936) 634-6644 or scardwell@lufkintexas.org.

To view a list of Leadership Lufkin Graduates eligible for the honor, view the Graduate List.

2010 Jack O. (Butch) McMullen Silver Spike Award

The Leadership Lufkin alumni presented the prestigious Jack O. (Butch) McMullen Silver Spike award for 2010 to Libby Allen at the June First Friday Luncheon at Crown Colony Country Club on June 4, 2010.

Libby Allen has served her community and Angelina County in many ways. She has been an employee of the Lufkin State Supported Living Center for 36 years and excels as a leader. She has been a described as “a jewel to work with” and “one of the world’s best bosses”. Libby recently accepted the Director position at the State Supported Living Center in Lubbock and will be missed greatly in Angelina County.

In her church, Libby spent years teaching children’s Sunday School and was actively involved in international program called AWANA. This program meets weekly with children helping them learn Bible scriptures that will help each child reach their goal.

Libby has always had a passion for helping children and has dedicated her spare time for the past seven years to heading the Leadership Tomorrow program through the Lufkin/Angelina County Chamber of Commerce. With an annual class of approximately 20 juniors in high school from all over Angelina County, she has worked with them individually to overcome obstacles they face and to develop leadership skills through the program. Her commitment to the program was tireless and she is an inspiration to the committee of volunteers that work with her. Libby spent hours coordinating the program with school superintendents, principals, counselors, and parents to benefit the students.

Congratulations, Libby Allen!

The Silver Spike award is named in honor of Butch McMullen, who was a graduate of one of the first Leadership Lufkin classes. During his short lifetime of 36 years, he lived an exemplary life, being a leader in his work, his church, and community. He was a role model to all who knew him, encouraging them to contribute to the community and plan for its future. The Silver Spike award is designed to honor annually one Leadership Lufkin alumni for work over time that demonstrates these outstanding leadership qualities in all areas of their life.

Previous Silver Spike Winners