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Ringling Volunteer Recognized as Florida Association of Museums 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Contact Name: Virgina Harshman Contact Email: virginia.harshman@ringling.org Contact Phone Number: 941-359-5700 Sarasota, Florida- The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art is proud to announce that museum volunteer Debra Short has been selected by the Florida Association of Museums to receive their 2019 Outstanding Volunteer Award. Short joined the museum’s volunteer corps in 2013 and currently dedicates time to 6 different assignments including serving as a Ringling Ambassador, Co-Chair of the Volunteer Services Advisory Council (VSAC), Special Events Volunteer, education department Assistant, Special Events, and Youth and Family Programs Volunteer. Hollie Corbitt, The Ringling’s Volunteer Program Coordinator said, “Deb excels in these roles because of her endless passion for connecting visitors with John and Mable’s rich legacy. In her relatively brief tenure with us, she has donated nearly 400 hours of service in each of the past six years and is prepared to play any part that aids staff in carrying out the organization’s mission.” The award will be presented at the awards presentation and reception during the FAM Annual Conference at The Orlando Museum of Art. # # # About The Ringling The Ringling is a pre-eminent center for the arts, history and learning that is dedicated to bringing the past and contemporary culture to life through extraordinary visitor experiences. From its inception, The Ringling has joined the diverse visual traditions and theatrical spectacle of yesterday with the genre-defying global practitioners of today. A place of exploration, discovery and respite, The Ringling’s campus in Sarasota, Florida – which includes the Museum of Art, the Circus Museum, an historic mansion, an 18th-century theater and bayfront gardens – is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As the State Art Museum of Florida and part of Florida State University, The Ringling fulfills an important educational mission. The Ringling offers formal and informal programs of study serving as a major resource for students, scholars, and lifelong learners of every age within the region, across the country and around the world. Media Contacts: The Ringling Virginia Harshman Public relations specialist 941-359-5700 x2803 Virginia.harshman@ringling.org