If you have heard of or witnessed the selflessness of a community member, neighbor or friend, it's time to shine a light on their efforts. You can now nominate outstanding volunteers in Greater Cincinnati for the Jefferson Award for Public Service.
Nominations are accepted from anyone in the community. Deadline is Friday, Feb. 12, 2021. Three finalists will be selected. Go to www.cincinnati.com/jeffersonawards to fill out an application.
Bob Herzog of Local 12 will present the Jefferson Award at the weekly Rotary luncheon, scheduled for noon Thursday, March 25, in the Hilton Netherland Hall of Mirrors downtown. Local 12 and The Enquirer are media sponsors.
“While this year has been challenging, it has also brought out the best in people in our community,” said Bill Shula, Jefferson Award Committee Chair. “We’re excited to be able to highlight some of the great volunteerism and meaningful contributions of people who are doing amazing things.”
Local software entrepreneur Craig Young, founder and director of Inspiring Service which locally operates as Cincinnati Cares, was honored last February as Cincinnati’s winner. Young was cited for his philanthropy, volunteerism and creating of innovative solutions to empower regional organizations.
The award is from the Rotary Club of Cincinnati and the American Institute of Public Service. The winner goes to Washington, D.C., in June to represent the region for the national award. The local winner has won the national honor eight times.
This is the 16th year the Rotary Club of Cincinnati has coordinated the award. It is one of the organization's community service programs. The club recognizes people who have created programs that serve unmet needs or volunteers who provide special services to organizations.
The award was created in 1972 by a Cincinnati native, then-U.S. Senator Robert Taft, and former first lady Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. It is presented annually to recipients in more than 90 cities in the United States. It honors community members for outstanding volunteerism and who exemplify the Rotary motto: Service above self.
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