The Community Foundation of Greater Flint
Sue & Libby
Susan Moulton, right, accepts the 2010 Libby Award from Olivia Maynard.
About the Libby Award

The Flint Women and Girls fund created the prestigious Libby Award in 2000 to honor Olivia P. "Libby" Maynard, a lifelong philanthropist and advocate for women and girls in Genesee County.

The Libby Award is presented every two years to an outstanding woman who, like Libby Maynard, demonstrates a commitment through action to:

  • Philanthropic activity
  • Inspirational leadership
  • Positive role modeling
  • Empowering women and girls

The first Libby Award ceremony recognized Olivia P. "Libby" Maynard for serving as a role model and a leader who continues to influence and empower diverse groups of women and girls.

In 2002, Sarah E. Warner was recognized posthumously. Sarah served as executive director of the Greater Flint Arts Council and director of development and marketing at the Flint Institute of Arts. It was her special joy to support programs that benefited women and children.

2010 Libby Reception
Former Libby Award recipients are Dolores Ennis and Libby Maynard (front); Stephen Warner for his mother, Sarah E. Warner, Celia Perez Booth and Claire M. White.
Celia Perez Booth, MA, LPC, a long-time advocate for Latinos, Native Americans and women, received the third Libby Award in 2004. Her tireless work has sought to further knowledge and understanding of the many cultures of our hemisphere for both her students at Mott Community College and for other people around the county.

A life-long supporter of our community, Claire M. White, received the fourth Libby Award in 2006. Claire’s quiet leadership, positive energy and gentle guidance have been an asset to many nonprofit organizations including the Flint Institute of Arts, Flint Cultural Center Corporation, Junior League of Flint, YWCA, Grand Blanc Community Fund, Adventures Unlimited and Applewood Estate.

Dolores Ennis, a retired educator and administrator of Flint Community Schools, was awarded the 2008 Libby Award. Through years of leadership service as a board member or community advocate, Dolores has advocated for and supported diversity and education. Dolores' motto is: "Be part of the solution, not part of the problem."

In 2010 Susan L. Moulton, MSN, received the 6th Libby Award. Ms. Moulton is a nurse practitioner who, for the past 36 years, has dedicated herself to women’s health care both professionally and personally. She has served as a mentor and advocate for women and girls, empowering and providing inspirational leadership.

The next Libby Award will be awarded in Fall 2012. For more information, contact Sandra Murphy, Director of Donor Services, at (810) 767-8270.