NEW: United Way and NBC10 Seek Nominations for Jefferson Awards
Friday, January 27, 2012
A true seal of approval: the civic-minded Jefferson Award.
The Jefferson Awards
In 1972, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, U.S. Senator Robert Taft, Jr. and Sam Beard established The Jefferson Awards to honor individuals for their achievements and contributions through public and community service in order to inspire and encourage others to get involved.
From now through February 5, 2012, NBC10 and United Way of Rhode Island will be accepting nominations for local people who have gone above and beyond for their communities. A panel of independent judges will review the entries and choose three winners who will be notified in April. Entries will be considered based on outstanding personal acts and community impact. The selectors will review acts of courage, vision, dedication and tenacity. The Jefferson Awards highlight the “Unsung Heroes.” Eligibility includes volunteers as well as paid professionals who are not normally in the media.
How to nominate
Do you know someone worthy of the honor? To nominate someone for the 2012 Jefferson Awards, log on to turnto10.com; keyword: JEFFERSON. Entry period closes on February 5, 2012 at 11:59pm.
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