Leading the way was volunteer JoAnn Ekstrom, who dedicated more than 150 hours this year.

Volunteers were recently celebrated at a special recognition dinner, where Mayor Monica Zoltanski expressed her appreciation for their efforts.

“I’m so proud of our Sandy Amphitheater and what it brings to our community,” she said. “Artists love it for its intimate setting and patrons love it for its beauty, ease of access and our friendly volunteers. Each year we get a diverse range of acts at the Sandy Amp — from country to classic rock and indie. This year we featured everything from A to Z, from ABBA (tribute band) to Ziggy Marley — and even a podcast. It was another great season with something for everyone.”

Sandy Amphitheater Venue Manager Nicole Atkinson and House Manager Kelly Molinari recognized several volunteers for their years of service and presented special awards, including:

• 5-Star Service Award – Jeff Curtis and Melanie White-Curtis
• Rookie Award – Richard and Chris Carlson
• Dynamic Duo Award – Scott Catron and Julie Slama
• Linda Snyder Outstanding Service Award – Scott Spackeen

This season saw more than 78,000 tickets sold for Sandy Amphitheater and Sandy Arts Guild shows at Mt. Jordan Middle School, marking another successful year, Molinari said.

For upcoming shows and events, visit www.sandy.utah.gov/542/Community-Arts.