Summer Celebration Organizer Gail Smith is honored at this year's event.

 

While taking the stage before the fireworks, Smith was surprised by an award handed out by KGGF's James Copeland.

 

The award was organized by Summer Celebration volunteers on behalf of the citizens of Coffeyville in an attempt to recognize Smith who has been instrumental in organizing and coordinating the event. The event had its beginnings with picnics in Dearing, then gatherings at Smith's house and now has grown to fill Walter Johnson Park in Coffeyville.

 

Photo Courtesy: Frank Shedden, SnapWild Photography