Monday, June 23, 2008
Historic Southern Indiana's O'Bannon Award deadline is July 11
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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. Volunteers are eligible for the award, as well as paid employees 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. The award was instituted in 2005. Past winners were Maxine Brown of Corydon (2005), Linda Willis of Mount Vernon (2006), and JoAnne Spiller of Madison (2007). Interested individuals may nominate themselves. A panel of judges will select the recipient by September 1, 2008. The award will be presented at the Annual Meeting of Historic Southern Indiana. The award includes 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. For a nomination form or more information, go to www.usi.edu/hsi/obannon or call 812/465-7014. Completed nomination forms and attachments are due by July 11, 2008. 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. Wendy Knipe Bredhold News and Information Services wkbredhold@usi.edu 812/461-5259 |
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