We are thrilled to celebrate two exceptional volunteers who have been recognized for their service—not only at ArtsQuest, but throughout the Lehigh Valley. Ronda Senior received the 2026 Linny Award for Volunteer of the Year, and Stu Shaw was named one of Northampton County’s 2026 Outstanding Volunteers.
Ronda Senior
Since joining ArtsQuest in 2013, Ronda has contributed more than 6,500 volunteer hours and currently serves as chairperson of the Volunteer Committee. Her leadership and welcoming presence can be felt across countless events and venues, including Musikfest, Christkindlmarkt, and the Levitt Pavilion, where she has served as a site supervisor, house manager, and usher. Her dedication reaches well beyond ArtsQuest: she also supports the Zoellner Arts Center, St. Luke’s University Health Network, the YWCA (where she was named Woman of the Year in 2020) local animal-welfare organizations, and numerous community events.
Stu Shaw
Stu, who was nominated for his volunteer work with New Bethany, has also been a valued ArtsQuest volunteer since 2018. Stu recently reached 1,000 total volunteer hours with ArtsQuest on the final evening of Musikfest. In recognition of that achievement, a plate with his name will be displayed on the second floor of the ArtsQuest Center, joining those of other volunteers who have reached this amazing milestone. In addition to serving as an ambassador, Stu has recently taken on expanded leadership roles as a house manager at the Levitt Pavilion and a site supervisor at major events such as Musikfest and Oktoberfest. Stu is an invaluable member of our team, and we couldn’t be prouder to see him receive this recognition!