Foundation Award Nominations Open

The Middletown Community Foundation is seeking nominations for two of its annual community volunteer awards. Nominations, in the form of an essay, are due by Sept. 30.

The Mary Jane Palmer-Nunlist “I Love Middletown” Award honors the community’s “unsung heroes” who make significant contributions to Middletown’s quality of life but are otherwise not publicly recognized for their efforts. Previous recipients include Betty Lou Nein, Ginger Bruggeman and Carole Schul.

The award was created in memory of community cheerleader Palmer-Nunlist, founder and owner of Palmer Temps, following her death from cancer in December 2007. Individuals, groups of individuals or organizations are eligible for the honor.

The Volunteer of the Year Award, sponsored by the Mary Maurer Fund, recognizes community volunteers between 30 and 50 years of age who show the generosity of time and spirit in giving back to the greater Middletown community. Recent honorees include Terry Sherrer, Maria Langendorf, Jackie Phillips, Sue Rogers, Kip Moore, David Pierce and Rod Nimtz.

Each award recipient will be publicly recognized at the Middletown Community Foundation’s Annual Meeting in November, and an organization associated with each honoree receives a cash prize.
To nominate an outstanding volunteer, individuals may send a letter explaining why this person should receive the award to the Mary Jane Palmer Nunlist “I Love Middletown” Award Committee or Mary Maurer Volunteer of the Year Award Committee in care of the Middletown Community Foundation at 300 North Main Street, Suite 300, Middletown, OH 45042.

Essays should include the nominee’s address and phone number as well as a brief description of their volunteer leadership or service. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 30, and they may also be submitted by via e-mail to info@mcfoundation.org or by fax to 513-424-7555. Call 513-424-7369 for more information.