Wednesday, May 31, 2006
Historic Southern Indiana's Frank and Judy O'Bannon Heritage Enrichment Award
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Historic Southern Indiana’s Frank and Judy O'Bannon Heritage Enrichment Award recognizes an individual who is committed to the distinctive heritage of southern Indiana and works with youths 18 and under. Judy and the late Frank O’Bannon embody the mission and goals of Historic Southern Indiana in their commitment to, and love of, southern Indiana’s heritage. Their belief in the identification, preservation, and promotion of those things that make communities special is most evident in their support of programs benefiting youth. The award will be presented to an individual who has become an exemplary model of community education in such activities as community heritage, heritage/cultural tourism, historic preservation, and historical interpretation in the Historic Southern Indiana region. Supporting materials could include, for example, how the individual was able to obtain community support for projects, what sort of curriculum development or training materials were developed, and how preservation and interpretation projects benefited their intended audience. The recipient’s achievements will reflect the overall mission of HSI as well as the special interests of the O'Bannons. The award is open for people in paid positions as well as volunteers whose programs enrich the lives of young people age 18 or under. It is not limited to those who work in the schools. Nominees must reside in the Historic Southern Indiana region — the 26 counties of the southern part of the state: Clark, Crawford, Daviess, Dearborn, Dubois, Floyd, Gibson, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Ohio, Orange, Perry, Pike, Posey, Ripley, Scott, Spencer, Switzerland, Vanderburgh, Warrick, and Washington. Interested individuals may nominate themselves. A panel of judges will select the recipient by September 1, 2005. The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of Historic Southern Indiana in early fall. The award will include a $1,000 cash prize, a plaque, recognition at the Annual Meeting of Historic Southern Indiana, an article highlighting the achievements of the recipient in the Historic Southern Indiana newsletter, and a news release featuring the recipient’s achievements. Last year was the first year for the award. The recipient was Maxine Brown of the Leora Brown School in Corydon. For a nomination form or more information, go to www.usi.edu/hsi/obannon.asp, email hsi@usi.edu, or call 812/465-7014. Completed nomination forms and attachments are due before July 7, 2006. Mail to: Historic Southern Indiana, Attention: Jane Reynolds, University of Southern Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712. Historic Southern Indiana (HSI) is a heritage-based regional outreach program of the University of Southern Indiana. It seeks to identify, preserve, enhance, and promote the historic, natural, and recreational resources of the region for the benefit of visitors and citizens. |
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