SBCAN-SBCORE North County Award Nominations.

Submitted by ouribe on Fri, 01/09/2009 - 12:10


SB CAN & SB CORE

2009 North County Community Award Nominations

 

Help us honor North County Community Heroes!

 

Each year the Santa Barbara County Action Network and Santa Barbara Council on Research and Education honor community heroes working or living in the northern part of our county.

 

Award nominations are now open for individuals, community organizations, and local businesses from northern Santa Barbara County who have made significant contributions to the community. Awards will be presented at our 5th annual North County Community Celebration Dinner this spring (date and location TBA).

 

Last year's award recipients included: John Buttney (Social Justice Award); Guadalupe Dunes Center (Environmental Protection & Sustainability Award); Bess Connie Krieger (Giving Back to the Community Award); Eric Cardenas & the Central Coast Environmental Health Project (Working Families Award); and Joan Leon, ("Looking Forward" Award).

 

Please take the time to nominate someone from your community who deserves recognition. Fill out the following nomination form and return by January 20, 2009. Email your nomination todeborah@sbcan.org, fax to 805-564-7188, to mail to SB CAN at P.O. Box 23453, Santa Barbara, CA 93121.

 



Criteria for Awards

 

* Must be working or living in northern or central Santa Barbara County (Santa Ynez, Lompoc, Santa Maria, and Guadalupe areas.)

* Must have demonstrated commitment to social equity, diversity, social and economic justice, and environmental protection.

* All awards open to individuals, local businesses, and community organizations.

 

Award Categories

 

1.      Social Justice Award - For promoting fairness, tolerance, equality, respect and compassion for all people in our community.

 

2.      Environmental Protection and Sustainability Award - For valuing, protecting, and preserving our natural resources and environment.

 

3.      Giving Back to the Community Award - For giving back selflessly to the community through volunteer activities and community projects.

 

4.      Working Families Award - For helping to improve the quality of life for working families. This could include helping obtain affordable healthcare, housing, transportation, educational and job opportunities; or helping to improve wages, benefits, working conditions, and worker rights.

 

5.      "Looking Forward" Award - For strong leadership and vision in community building, civic engagement, and improving the quality of life in our community.

 

 

SB CAN & SB CORE

2009 NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY AWARDS

 

AWARD NOMINATION FORM

 

 

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Who are you nominating for this award?
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Address______________________________City____________________
Phone___________________Email_______________________________
 
Why do you recommend this individual/organization for this award? 
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Email, fax, or mail your nomination to SB CAN by Jan 20, 2009.

Email to deborah@sbcan.org, fax to 805-564-7188, or

mail to SB CAN at P.O. Box 23453, Santa Barbara, CA 93121.

Date: 
7 Jan 2009 - 7:10pm