Nominations sought for Inspiring Families, Communities Award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Purdue University is accepting nominations for its ninth Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award, presented annually to a program or collaboration that has improved the well-being of Indiana families.
The award, sponsored by Purdue's College of Consumer and Family Sciences, honors organizations that support or unify families and directly impact the community. Organizations that affect the whole family are encouraged to apply. Any youth program serving both caregivers and children also will be considered for the award.
A cash award of up to $1,500 will be given to the winning organization, said Sonjia Shepherd, chair of the Inspiring Families and Building Communities Award. A group of finalists also will receive individual awards of up to $500 each.
Nominations will be accepted until March 31. Self-nominations of an organization, program or collaboration are welcome. All nominations must have the signed endorsement of a local community foundation officer. To obtain more information or a nomination form, contact 765-494-8252 or visit https://www.cfs.purdue.edu/IFBCaward
Nominees and finalists from previous years are encouraged to reapply. Past winners include organizations that have unified family members or have helped people become more knowledgeable and self-sufficient by connecting families with their communities.
Writer: Amy Patterson Neubert, 765-494-9723, apatterson@purdue.edu
Source: Sonjia Shepherd, 48252 or shepherds@purdue.edu