The Greene County Chamber is seeking nominations for the 2014 ABC Award to be presented at its annual meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. Nominations are due by Friday, Dec. 12.
The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through personal involvement, leadership qualities and unselfish giving of time and talent has positively affected activities or accomplishments beneficial to the community at large. Candidates in general should exhibit, but are not limited by, the following characteristics:
- Involvement in a broad spectrum of activities for community betterment.
- Activities should not be essentially an extension of the nominee’s business interests.
- The nominee(s) should have exhibited leadership qualities.
- The nominee(s) should have exhibited capabilities by initiating and carrying through on community projects.
- The nominee(s) should possess characteristics of a nature to produce harmony and good will in promoting worthy projects.
Nomination forms are available by email request to chamber@greenecountyiowa.com or online at www.greenecountyiowa.com at the Chamber office at 220 N. Chestnut St in Jefferson, or at the public library in every Greene County town. They should be returned to the Chamber office by the close of business on the due date.
“Please consider nominating someone who has demonstrated these characteristics,” said a Chamber spokesperson. “This recognition is an opportunity to thank those who improve the quality of life for everyone around them.”
