Greene County Chamber and Tourism is seeking nominations for the 2017 ABC Award. The award will be presented at the Chamber’s annual meeting in next month (date to be announced). Nominations are due Wednesday, Nov. 1, by the end of the business day.
The ABC Award (Above and Beyond the Call) is presented annually to an individual or couple who through their personal involvement, their leadership qualities and their unselfish giving of time and talent, have 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 at the Chamber office. They should be returned to the Greene County Chamber office at 201 E. Lincoln Way, Jefferson, 50129 by the close of business on November 1, 2017.
“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.”
