Northampton Exchange Club added the name of Judith Egge to its Book of Golden Deeds at a special program, held May 18 at Northampton Banquet and Event Center. The program marked the 62nd Golden Deeds ceremony. The posthumous presentation was made to Egge’s family.

Egge, who died Feb. 7 following an illness, joins a coveted list of individuals and organizations receiving the recognition. The first recipient was Dr. M.G. Miller in 1951.

Exchange Club President Rose Correll and main speaker Larry Oberly described Egge as a role model for so many and a tireless advocate for many community and civic causes.

Nikol Tews, secretary of Quota International of Northampton, said Egge was the club president for the last six years. She was a former governor of Quota’s District 2.

As president of Quota International of Northampton, Egge began Little Santa Shop in 2009, a place for children whose families use Northampton Area Food Bank to shop for Christmas gifts and have pictures taken with Santa.

Egge spent endless hours collecting donations, organizing and setting up for the holiday event, Tews said. In 2015, the shop was named Judy’s Little Santa Shop.

In addition to her Quota Club activities, Egge was active with the food bank, serving on its board of directors. It was mentioned the food bank was Egge’s home away from home.

“Judy gave everything she had until she could not give anymore,” Tews said, adding, “The world today is a better place because of Judy Egge.”