Scarlett Hatcher Receives the 2023 Cleo Curtis Award

In 1968, Duncan Enterprises implemented the education program written by Cleo Curtis. Cleo's dream was an organization for certified Duncan teachers. In 1988, after her death the Cleo Curtis Award was created in tribute to her love of ceramics and ceramic teachers. Even though our organization looks a little bit different now, this award is still the most prestigious award offered and the person chosen to receive the award each year personified the ideals that Cleo instilled in us all.

This year's Cleo Curtis Award goes to a special member.

This person is not a native of Arizona. This person has lived in Arizona now many, many years.

This person has a smile on their face most all of the time. This is a positive, kind person who likes everyone she meets and it is my belief everyone likes and respects this person.

This person is a family person. If a member is sick, this person's concerns put them right there.

This person got the bug just like the rest of us did.

Upon Certification this person joined our organization and Saguaro Chapter. This person got involved in Chapter projects and was eager for as much education as possible. This person experiments with ceramic projects. This person ventured into all types of clays, low fire and also high fire. This person wanted to teach, so they asked for guidance from an Ambassador, and discovered it was only confidence not the ability holding them back. A good instructor and I wish I could be in one of their classes. This person has served on many Chapter Committees, going beyond the call of duty.

This person, shares ceramic knowledge; and participates well with others. This person enjoys life, enjoys/loves Ceramics and those knowing this person knows this person reaches out to the Community supplying help.

We all could wish this person was our next door neighbor.

As you could guess this person is a multitasker, gets things done. Volunteers readily.

SCARLETT IS A REALLY NEAT PERSON, ALWAYS POSITIVE, ALWAYS THERE IF YOU EVEN MENTION NEEDING HELP AND IS ALWAYS HAPPY TRAVELING THE CERAMIC ROAD.

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, MAY I PRESENT SCARLETT HATCHER, THIS YEAR'S AWARD RECEPIENT.