Orchids in October

Orchids in October to Honor Avis Scaramucci at October 17 Luncheon

By Debora Morey, Deputy Director

The Myriad Gardens Foundation Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Avis Scaramucci, proprietor of Painted Door gift boutiques, Nonna’s Bakery and Nonna’s Euro-American Ristorante and Bar, is this year’s recipient of the James R. Tolbert III Crystal Orchid Award.

This is the 12th annual tribute to those individuals who significantly impact the beauty and success of not just the Myriad Botanical Gardens, but all of Oklahoma City. This celebration will be at a luncheon on Thursday, October 17, from 11:30am to 1pm at the Myriad Botanical Gardens.

Avis’ commitment to her businesses, customers and employees is matched by a commitment to Oklahoma City. She serves on numerous boards including: Bricktown Association, Children’s Hospital Foundation Board of Advocates, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber, Regional Food Bank, St. Anthony Foundation, and, of course, the Myriad Gardens Foundation to name just a few. She has been honored by the Oklahoma Hospitality Club “Ladies in the News” and named “Entrepreneur” for the Association for Women in Communications Byliner Award. She was “Panhellenic Woman of the Year” and received the “Chairman’s Award of Excellence” by the South Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce. She was selected as a “Living Treasure” by the Oklahoma Health Center Foundation, and has received the “Neal Horton Award” from Downtown Oklahoma City Dean A. McGee Awards. She was inducted into the “Circle of Excellence” for the Journal Record’s “Woman of the Year” and was also included in the OKC Friday Newspaper as one of the “50 Most Powerful Women” in Oklahoma City.

Her love for and support of the Myriad Botanical Gardens is evidenced by her continuous generous donations of her time and talent. Avis donates an impressive amount of catering services to the Gardens, most recently, 350 pieces of her famous Chocolate Cake for our 25th anniversary gala Splendor in the Gardens. She has also made it possible for the Gardens to have a wide variety of children’s books available for use in our Children’s Gardens to encourage literacy in the community. The Myriad Gardens Foundation is honored to be a beneficiary of her time, talent and passion.

To purchase tickets to Orchids in October or become a sponsor, please contact Debora Morey at 405.297.3974, dmorey@myriadgardens.org Tickets start at $75