Regional Gems

"SAC" of REGIONAL GEMS

In 2014, The Storytelling Association of California, at the suggestion Karin Werner, created the Regional Gems program to provide annual recognition and a performance venue to valued California tellers.

Our aim is to honor storytellers from all areas of California. In even years, a storyteller from Northern California will be honored, in odd years the Regional Gem will be a teller from Southern California. Any SAC member may suggest a Regional Gem Honoree to the Regional Gems Committee. The Committee considers the suggestions, and nominates an individual to the SAC Board of Directors, who approves the nomination. The Regional Gem Performance is often in the Bay Area in March, but the schedule is flexible for both the teller and the organizers.

SAC will provide a solo concert venue for the teller, plus transportation and lodging for Southern California honorees to perform in Northern California, and a Southern California venue for Northern California honorees. A framed award will be presented along with a lifetime membership in SAC. The name of the Regional Gem honoree will be added to the list below.

2020-2021 Regional Gem Committee
Marilyn Rudzik, Chair
Jean Ellisen
Marilyn McPhie

Honoree Requirements
1. A storyteller who is familiar with SAC's activities and annual events.
2. A seasoned teller who can hold the stage for a performance
3. A teller who is locally involved in promoting and supporting storytelling in their community. Please describe examples of the nominee's community activities.

Nominations for the 2022 Regional Gem Honoree, from Northern California, must be sent to the SAC Regional Gem Committee by August 31, 2021 to Marilyn Rudzik.