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Chamber Seeks Award Nominations
03/08/10 MRC
The Meade County Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for exceptional volunteers that have contributed to the betterment of the life and welfare of the community in 2009.
The Meade County Community Achievement Award is given annually to an organization, business, faith-based group, club, non-profit group, family, or individual for their outstanding contribution to the community.
This year’s award will be presented at the Chamber of Commerce’s annual awards and leadership installation dinner, which will take place Thursday, April 8th.
The recipients over the past three years have been the Meade County Chapter of Habitat for Humanity, the Pets in Need Society, and the Meade County Extension Homemakers.
Neither the award’s recipients nor those who make nominations have to be members of the Chamber of Commerce, according to Russ Powell, its executive director.
Recipients the award should have:
Demonstrated sustained commitment to the needs of Meade County and its residents.
The ability to develop creative ways to meet community needs.
A commitment to civic engagement and social responsibility.
A history of organizing volunteers, groups, and other resources to undertake projects that benefit the community.
Each nomination must include:
Information about the nominee and the nominator.
A narrative of no more than two pages that addresses such issues as the nominee’s achievements as a result of volunteer activity; the use of innovative approaches to get things done; and challenges that had to be met to perform volunteer service.
Two letters of support from people with knowledge of the nominee’s volunteer service and its impact.
The Chamber is also seeking nominations for the three awards given annually recognizing it’s members.
Those are:
The Arch Chemicals Award to a business or organization member that provided outstanding support and service during 2009.
The Volunteer of the Year Award to an individual who is either a member or an employee of a member whose work on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce during 2009 was of the highest quality.
The James W. Kimball Award to an individual who either is a member or an employee of a member and who has a record of on-going support for and service to the Chamber of Commerce and its work.
Nomination forms may be obtained:
By visiting the “downloads” section of the Chamber of Commerce’s web site at www.meadekychamber.org.
Calling the organization’s office at 270-422-3626.
Emailing info@meadekychamber.org.
Nomination packets for all awards must be completed and returned to the Chamber of Commerce by Friday, March 26th.
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