Tuesday, November 18, 2008

Community Impact Awards

Do you know someone who’s making a significant difference in Hampton Roads? A person, organization or business whose contributions deserve accolades?

Dominion Virginia Power and WHRO are joining together to recognize unsung heroes.

Click on the Impact Awards logo to make your nomination. Deadline is January 16, 2009.

Winners will receive a $1,000 award for the charity of their choice and recognition at a celebratory luncheon on Wednesday, May 20, 2009.

Categories are:
* Environment: Recognizing those whose vision and tireless efforts maintain and improve a healthy environment for all.

* Education: Honoring those who inspire a love of learning with innovative opportunities and productive environments that improve academic performances for students of all backgrounds and abilities.

* Regionalism: Honoring those who exemplify a commitment to our region through cooperative or collaborative projects.

* Public Safety: Recognizing those whose efforts raise community awareness about safety issues, help protect the public or whose individual acts of heroism save lives.

* Social Justice: Honoring those who have shown a commitment to promoting diversity, access and opportunity for all.

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