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Dona Brandle-Boylan named KUAC outstanding volunteer

April 11, 2018

University Relations

Dona Brandle-Boylan, second from left, was recognized as the Spirit of KUAC recipient April 7 during KUAC's spring fundraiser. Presenting the award were Gretchen Gordon, KUAC assistant general manager, far left, UA President Jim Johnsen and UA Regent Jyotsna Heckman. Photo courtesy of KUAC.
Dona Brandle-Boylan, second from left, was recognized as the Spirit of KUAC recipient April 7 during KUAC's spring fundraiser. Presenting the award were Gretchen Gordon, KUAC assistant general manager, far left, UA President Jim Johnsen and UA Regent Jyotsna Heckman. Photo courtesy of KUAC.


Dona Brandle-Boylan has been named a KUAC outstanding volunteer. Brandle-Boylan received the 2018 Spirit of KUAC Award in April as part of  National Volunteer Month.

鈥淚鈥檓 humbled and slightly embarrassed by the recognition, but at the same time appreciate that the time and money I donate to KUAC result in endless rewards at my end in a wide variety of quality, well-rounded and thorough programing on TV and radio,鈥 Brandle-Boylan said.

鈥淜UAC is my window to the world, and it鈥檚 the finest public station I鈥檝e experienced.鈥

Brandle-Boylan is currently the chair of KUAC鈥檚 Community Advisory Council, and performs as the Kids Club mascot, Kitt, at children's events.

"She has taken Kitt to the next level by giving him a backstory, introducing him to kids of all ages through his storybook adventures that are now being developed into a coloring book to be distributed at schools during story times,鈥 said Gretchen Gordon, KUAC assistant general manager.

Brandle-Boylan has volunteered with KUAC for 15 years, including at events such as the Red Green Regatta, the fall and spring fundraisers, and Golden Days.