So says Barbara A. Boyd, winner of the 2002 Voices of Giving Distinguished Honors Award, a part of the Leave A Legacy initiative. Mrs. Boyd, 78, is a volunteer at the Cincinnati Art Museum.

        She was given the award at the Fourth Annual Voices of Giving ceremony at the Playhouse in the Park this week. She was chosen from eight nominees.

        “I was amazed to win because there was great competition,” she said. “But I am glad I won because it gives me a chance to make a difference in the lives of children.”

        A $1,000 gift goes with the award to be presented to the nominating organization in the name of the winner. The Cincinnati Art Museum nominated Mrs. Boyd.

        “I want the $1,000 to go for buses to get children back and forth to the museum,” she said. “I know that some of the schools can't afford to bring the children. I think being close to art can make a lasting difference in the lives of children.”

        Mrs. Boyd has worked as a volunteer at the museum for 26 years. She said her greatest thrill is seeing the children come.

        “They are very enthusiastic, and I believe they are learning something,” she said. “I am glad that my legacy will help more children come to the museum because it can help to carry on the mission of the women who founded the museum in the 1880s. I also want to get the message out that you don't have to be rich to leave a legacy. Anybody can leave a legacy, and it can make a difference in someone's life.”

        The award recognizes Greater Cincinnatians who have left a legacy to their favorite charitable organization.

        Other nominees:

        • Mace C. Justice, nominated by the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra. During 50 years of support, he has made two charitable remainder trusts to the organization.

        • Edward and Jeanne Milbrada, nominated by Dan Beard Council, Boy Scouts of America. They hope their gift will continue to provide programs for future Scouts and leaders.

        • The estate of the late Woodrow W. Perry, nominated by Cincinnati Bible College and Seminary. He left a bequest to the school after serving as its president for 22 years.

        • Edie Rau, nominated by Jewish Federation of Cincinnati. She has arranged for the federation to maintain vital services through her future endowment.

        • R.L. “Boop” Rodenberg, nominated by Friends of Drake Foundation. He included the hospital in his will to ensure that health care would be available.

        • The late Judson Martin Wilson, nominated by College of Mount St. Joseph. She included the school in her estate plan to help students needing financial assistance.

        • The estate of the late Albert W. Vontz, Jr., nominated by Cincinnati Playhouse in the Park. He named the Playhouse as beneficiary of two life insurance policies.

        Allen Howard's “Some Good News” column runs Sunday-Friday. If you have suggestions about outstanding achievements or people who are uplifting to the Tristate, let him know at 768-8362, at ahoward@enquirer.com or by fax at 768-8340.

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