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University of New HampshireUniversity of New Hampshire Scholars' RepositoryMedia Relations Administrative Offices9-25-2003UNH Seeks Nominations for Community Leaderof the Year AwardSharon KeelerFollow this and additional works at: https://scholars.unh.edu/newsThis News Article is brought to you for free and open access by the Administrative Offices at University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. It hasbeen accepted for inclusion in Media Relations by an authorized administrator of University of New Hampshire Scholars' Repository. For moreinformation, please contact nicole.hentz@unh.edu.Recommended CitationKeeler, Sharon, "UNH Seeks Nominations for Community Leader of the Year Award" (2003). UNH Today. 2001.https://scholars.unh.edu/news/200110/13/17, 11(25 AMUNH Seeks Nominations for Community Leader of the Year AwardPage 1 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2003/september/sk_20030925nomination.htmlRelated Links UNH Seeks Nominations for Community Leader of the YearAwardStudents Will Host Black Tie Banquet and Ball Dec. 4 Contact: Sharon Keeler603-862-1566UNH Media RelationsSeptember 25, 2003DURHAM, N.H. -- Students at the University of New Hampshire wish to recognize the effortsof those who help foster rich and strong communities in the state by presenting the first-everUniversity of New Hampshire Community Leader of the Year Award.The award will be presented at a black tie banquet and ball Thursday, Dec. 4, 2003, in UNH'snew Holloway Commons. Organized and run entirely by students in the university's CommunityDevelopment Program, the event will include a silent auction, dinner, award ceremony anddancing, with all proceeds going to a scholarship fund.Three versions of the award will be presented including Community Leader of the Year,Community-Supporting Organization of the Year, and Student Community Leader of the Year.People are encouraged to nominate individuals and organizations they feel strengthen NewHampshire communities. Complete nomination details are available on the Web site:www.dred.unh.edu/award.htm or by calling 603-862-4811.Letters of nomination should be no more than three pages, and should describe specificachievements and beneficial changes accomplished through the person's or organization's efforts.Include the nominee's full name and contact information, as well as your name and contactinformation. Nominations may be mailed, e-mailed or faxed to Prof. Kelly Giraud, coordinatorof UNH's Community Development Program, 312 James Hall, University of New Hampshire,Durham, NH 03824, kelly.giraud@unh.edu, Fax: 603-862-0208. Nominations will be accepteduntil Nov. 1, 2003.In addition to recognizing outstanding community leaders, Giraud says the purpose of the eventis to connect students with these people and engage them in meaningful work that will enablethem to fully integrate the concepts and theory of community development into real projects.“Community development is very important in a place like UNH and by honoring thesecommunity leaders, we become more knowledgeable of what it is to be an effective part of acommunity,” freshman Meagan Sullivan said. First-year student Jacob Mabil added that he isinterested in “what good things community leaders are doing, so we can use them as anexample.”Tickets for the event and are $50 if purchased before Nov. 15 ($75 after). Student tickets are $30and faculty/community members are encouraged to “sponsor” a student. Tables (seats 6) may be10/13/17, 11(25 AMUNH Seeks Nominations for Community Leader of the Year AwardPage 2 of 2http://www.unh.edu/delete/news/news_releases/2003/september/sk_20030925nomination.htmland faculty/community members are encouraged to “sponsor” a student. Tables (seats 6) may bepurchased for $300, which includes a quarter-page ad in the program. -30-

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