NASHVILLE, TN.- At a recent volunteer reception Deanna Zadick was announced as the winner of the 2007 Catherine van Eys Friend of Cheekwood Award. Deanna has been a committed volunteer for Cheekwood since 1981 and has held many volunteer positions during that time.

Catherine van Eys was an outstanding volunteer who gave many wonderful years to Cheekwood. Catherine’s friends funded this award to keep her memory alive and to recognize volunteers who exemplify her beautiful spirit. Each year volunteers are nominated by their peers for this award. Past recipients include Anne Shepherd, Jean Robison and Judith Hodges.

Like Catherine van Eys, Deanna has always been willing to help as needed. Her dependability is legendary. She never refuses when called upon for extra volunteer work. Over the years, Deanna has been a faithful and dedicated member of Friends of Cheekwood and meets tour groups with enthusiasm and grace. Her warm smile continues to welcome everyone. She has a special ability to recruit volunteers, appreciating them and making them her friends. She also works hard to place them in positions they enjoy.

Cheekwood inspires and educates by making art, horticulture and nature accessible to a diverse community. Cheekwood is located at 1200 Forrest Park Drive in Nashville, 8 miles southwest of downtown Nashville. Open Tuesday – Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. For further information call 615-356-8000 or visit www.cheekwood.org.