January 18, 2008
Nominations sought for Inspiring Families, Communities Award
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. - Purdue University is accepting nominations for its seventh 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 emphasize supporting or unifying the family and have a direct impact on the community. Organizations that directly impact the whole family are encouraged to apply. Any youth program serving both caregivers and children also will be considered for the award.
"Healthy families are a natural component of healthy communities," said Karen DeZarn, coordinator of the award committee and Purdue's consumer and family sciences Extension assistant program leader. "Rewarding nominees who impact Hoosier families and communities gives us a chance to recognize Indiana at its best."
DeZarn said a monetary award of $1,500 will be given to the organization of the winner's choice. An award up to $500 will be given to a select group of finalists.
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 a nomination form, call (765) 494-8252 or go to https://www.cfs.purdue.edu/pages/
news_events/IFBCaward.htm.
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 community.
Last year the first place co-winners of $1,000 were Choices Inc./Family Preservation Program at the Indiana Women's Prison in Indianapolis and the Literacy Empowerment and Advocating Project (LEAP) of Noble County Inc. in Albion, Ind.
For more information, contact DeZarn at (765) 494-8252, kdezarn@purdue.edu.
Writer: Tanya Brown, (765) 494-2079, tanyabrown@purdue.edu
Source: Karen DeZarn, (765) 494-8252, kdezarn@purdue.edu
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