Roberson wins photography award

by Nov 15, 2011Front Page, NEWS ka-no-he-da0 comments

By SCOTT MCKIE B.P.

ONE FEATHER STAFF

 

                Emily Roberson, a client at Vocational Opportunities of Cherokee (VOC), has won an award for a photograph she took of her great-great-grandmother’s house. 

Emily Roberson holds her award-winning photograph. (SCOTT MCKIE B.P./One Feather)

                She won the award in a photography contest hosted by Marketing Association for Rehabilitation Centers of which VOC is a member.  The theme of the contest was “Celebrate CreateAbilities”. 

                Roberson said she was excited about winning the award which included a ribbon and a certificate. 

                Lana Lambert, VOC vocational and community programs coordinator, related, “VOC was excited to have Emily represent our program in the photography contest.  She did an excellent job with the photograph.” 

                For more information on VOC and its programs, call 497-9827.