Pollyanna of Littleton, New Hampshire

From 2003 - 2019, one local citizen was awarded the "Pollyanna Signature Award".

A Few Past Pollyanna Glad Day Signature Award Winners

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2019

Representative Linda Massimilla: 2019 Signature Award Honoree

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2018

The 2018 Pollyanna Signature Award Honorees: Erin and John Hennessey

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2017

The 2017 Pollyanna Signature Award Honorees: Dick and Deb Alberini

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2016

George and Janne Kirk, 2016 Pollyanna Signature Award Honorees

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2015

June 13, 2015

Karen Keazirian (left) accepts the Pollyanna Signature Award from Lyn Winter, for Karen's outstanding services to Littleton and her indomitable civic spirit!

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2014

June 14, 2014

Veronica Francis (at right in photo with Karen Keazirian) accepted the Pollyanna Signature Award for her Entrepreneurial Energy and Promotional Enthusiasm. The celebration featured Pollyanna tributes and a ribbon-cutting at the new Pollyanna Vista.

Ms. Francis is the co-owner of notchnet and the author of Circus Towne.

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2013

June 10, 2013

Barbara Ashley was awarded the 2013 Pollyanna Signature Award for tirelessly advocating for Pollyanna around the North Country of New Hampshire!

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2012

June 10, 2012

Dave Ernsberger was awarded the 2012 Pollyanna Signature Award for bringing music and gladness to downtown Littleton!

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2011

June 10, 2011

Dr. Debi Warner was awarded the 2011 Pollyanna Signature Award for her community spirit - even on a rainy day!

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2010

June 11, 2010

Brien Ward was honored in 2010 for all his contributions to Littleton. The entire Pollyanna Board of Directors are gladly waving here with Brian.

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2009

June 13, 2009

SIGNATURE AWARD HONOREE 2009

Dick Hamilton

With admiration & gladness Pollyanna of Littleton - New Hampshire's Most Welcoming Attraction - positively gives welcome and recognition to the person who has attracted, greeted and welcomed to our beautiful state, the most people, from more places, in more ways, at more times than we know.
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Pollyanna Glad Day - 2008

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2007

5th Anniversary Commemorating Signature Unveiling
June 9, 2007

Welcome Wave - Annual Group Photo

The 2007 Pollyanna Signature Award Honoree
Jim McIntosh

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2006

Pollyanna's LITTLE BIG SCREEN SHOW....
A MEMORABILIA AND DVD SCRAPBOOK OVERFLOWING WITH PHOTOS

The 2006 Pollyanna Signature Award Honoree: Jason Hoch

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2005 celebration

Celebrating Pollyanna GLAD day.
A hometown, homemade show,
full of fun & music from very glad times,
with Local celebrities -
LIVE PIANO Music featuring RAY BURTON on PIANO and Directed by Lyn O.Winter and Barbara Ashley

The 2005 Pollyanna Signature Award Honorees: Jack and Ruth Colby

Pollyanna Glad Day - 2004

The home-spun community production of Pollyanna, and vintage Broadway show was featured as part Littleton's annual June Pollyanna Days 2004 celebration and 2nd anniversary of the historic unveiling of the jubulient sculpture on the Library lawn, 2002.

The 2004 Pollyanna Signature Award Honoree: Donna Jordan

Local cast members take a "gladness" break to visit Pollyanna of Littleton.

POLLYANNA- The Comedy Play was adapted by Catherine C. Cushing in 1916 from the story and cheery character created by Littleton-born author Eleanor Hodgman Porter. The cast debuted Littleton's authentic run of the play June 10th -12th with 3 performances at the Opera House.

Seated, l to r: Stephanie Hames as Nancy, Barbara Jeffery as Eleanor Hodgman Porter, Len Bailey as Bleeker
Standing, l to r: Jonah Pauloo as Jimmy, Jason Hoch as the grownup Jimmy, Catherine Carter as Pollanna, Joanna K. Naumes as Aunt Polly, Kevin Clark as Dr. Chilton, and Barry Hayes as John Pendleton. Missing from photo, a bevy of townsfolk, mission ladies, and the grownup Pollyanna (Elsbeth Bascom).