[Missouri-l] Fw: [acb-l] Awards nominations deadline approaches

[Chip Hailey]

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Cindy Van Winkle" <cindy.vw at msn.com>
To: <acb-l at acb.org>
Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 8:50 PM
Subject: [acb-l] Awards nominations deadline approaches


> Hello ACB-ers.
>
> This is just a friendly reminder that Friday, May 1 is the deadline to
> submit your nomination letter for that deserving someone based on the
> criteria below.
>
> Emailed letters are preferred, should be sent to
> cindy.vw at msn.com
> and must be received by 11:59 pm, on May 1, 2009 to be considered.
>
> If mailing your submission through the US Postal Service, please mail to:
> ACB Awards Committee
> c/o American Council of the blind
> 2200 Wilson Blvd. Suite 650
> Arlington, VA 22201
> it should be postmarked no later than May 1 to be considered.
>
> Now read on and be sure that the nomination you make matches the 
> appropriate
> award.
>
> The Robert S. Bray Award is given to a person who has made a contribution
> for improving library technology or communication devices. It could also 
> be
> given for expanding access for blind people, or making opportunities 
> within
> the mainstream media.
>
> The George Card Award is given to an individual who has dedicated his or 
> her
> life to work with and for blind people, making a real difference and
> improving quality of life, for providing leadership and being a positive
> role model.
>
> The Durward K. McDaniel Ambassador Award is one of our most popular 
> awards.
> It is given in recognition of a blind person who may or may not be a 
> member
> of a blindness organization but who has spent his or her life integrating
> with the community.
>
> The James R. Olsen Distinguished Service Award is periodically given to
> individuals who have made important contributions which have advanced
> opportunities for the blind community. This award can be given to an
> individual or an organization.
>
> The Affiliate Growth Award is based on the greatest increase in 
> membership,
> as determined by the 2008-2009 membership reports.
>
> The Affiliate Outreach Award is based on a recommendation by an affiliate
> president, which recognizes a local chapter for a new outreach program. 
> This
> program must have a measurable outcome.
>
> The Awards Committee looks forward to considering your nomination of that
> deserving someone.  Don't let May 1 pass you by wishing you had just taken
> the time to write that letter.
>
> Cindy Van Winkle, Chair, ACB Awards Committee
> cindy.vw at msn.com
> (360 689-0827
>
> "If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and
> become more, you are a leader."
>                -- John Quincy Adams
>
>
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