Reprinted from
 Alamance Magazine,
February, 20062005 Southern Lady of the Year award more North Carolina's
funniest woman is now officially one of the South's most celebrated
ladies. Southern Lady magazine, the only magazine published exclusively
for southern women, presented humorous speaker Jeanne Robertson with its
"Southern lady of the Year" award recently. Robertson, a Burlington
resident, is an Auburn University graduate. She served as Miss North
Carolina in 1963 and was named Miss Congeniality in the Miss America
Pageant. For more than 42 years, she has spoken to thousands of
audiences throughout the United States, entertaining them with her
down-home stories while emphasizing the importance of humor. The first
woman to be presented "The Cavett," the most prestigious honor in
professional speaking, she has also been awarded "The Golden Gavel" by
toastmasters International, "2001 North Carolinian of the Year" by the
North Carolina Press Association and “2003 Woman of Achievement” by the
Miss NC organization. Past president of the National Speakers
Association, she has authored numerous books on humor. The Southern
Lady of the Year award recognizes Southern women who exemplify the
charm, poise and hospitality for which Southern ladies are renowned, and
are successful role models and mentors who positively impact their
community. |