Still Time to Nominate A Person for a Jefferson City NAACP Award

The Jefferson City, MO  Branch of the NAACP is seeking nominees to be considered for the 2013 Freedom Fund Awards.

The awards will be presented Aug. 9 at the annual banquet. The deadline for nominations is July 12. Categories are:

This nomination form can be used for any of the following awards: ROY WILKINS AWARD The Roy Wilkins Award is given in recognition of individuals who have devoted their lives to finding solutions to racial inequality, promoted educational excellence, and demonstrated courage in the fight for equality, justice, and civil rights.   ROSA PARKS AWARD The Rosa Parks Award is given to individuals who have committed their lives, and have exhibited dedication and commitment to the cause of equality and justice in the face of personal sacrifice, and for standing up against racism and discrimination. CORPORATE/PUBLIC IMAGE AWARD This Corporate/Public Image Award is given to a company or individual in the public/private sector, in recognition of its/their commitment and dedication to equal opportunity, employment, diversity, community support and leadership. PRESIDENTIAL CHOICE AWARD This Presidential Choice Award is given to an organization or individuals in the public/private sector, in recognition of its/their commitment and dedication to equal opportunity, access, employment, diversity, community support and leadership. MYRTLE SMITH ODEN YOUNG ADULT SERVICE AWARD The Myrtle Smith Oden Service Award is given to individuals who have worked faithfully in the NAACP or other civic organizations for the overall betterment of the community. LIFETIME SERVICE AWARD The Lifetime Service Award is given in recognition of an individual for a lifetime career, dedicated toward the cause of justice, equal opportunity and civil rights for all people. LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The Lifetime Achievement Award is given in recognition of an individual who has worked diligently and given honorable and dedicated service in the safeguard of justice and democracy.

Award Sought:
Nominee’s name:
Title:
Address:
Phone number:

Summarize in your own words the specific achievement or contribution which inspired this nomination:

Evidence of nominee’s professional skill and competence, and recognition received:

Impact nominee has made:

Succinctly describe the reason for the nomination, including dates and significance of relevant accomplishments, their impact in the larger world, and ways in which the meet the requirements of the specific award.  Additional biographical material may be attached:

Nominator’s name:
Address:
Phone:
E-mail:
Name and address of administrator/supervisor to notify if this nominee receives the award:

Please return this nomination form to the Jefferson City, NAACP office at
111 W. High St., Jefferson City, MO 65102, or

To submit a nomination, send the person's name, desired award category and reasons for the nomination to: Jefferson City NAACP at jcnaacp@gmail.com