Richmond History Makers

Nomination Submission Deadline: June 30, 2009
Nominate an individual or organization that is making a difference in the Richmond region. Perhaps your neighbor is raising scholarship funds for underserved populations or a grassroots organization is cleaning up public spaces. Many of these people go unrecognized. YOU can change that!

Nominees must be making a difference in Richmond City and/or 13 surrounding counties (listed on the nomination form). Organizations may be of any type and are not limited to non-profits. Nominees are nominated in one of five categories (listed on the nomination form), and the Selection Committee will select the most outstanding honoree in each category. The five honorees and their nominators will be contacted on or before August 1, 2009. Honorees must be available for publicity photography in August and for the awards gala on October 20, 2009. Staff members and trustees of the Valentine Richmond History Center may not submit nominations. Honorees will be profiled in a special section of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

You may submit more than one nomination and can resubmit a nomination from previous years.

Two Ways To Nominate

1.) Paper Form - Download the PDF document, complete and mail to the History Center, attn. History Makers Nomination, 1015 E. Clay Street, Richmond, VA 23219. Forms must be received by 5:00 p.m. on June 30th. This is NOT a postmark date. If you would like a paper form mailed to you, call (804) 649-0711 ext. 301 or email info@richmondhistorycenter.com.

2.) Online submission - Complete the form below and submit online. Supporting documentation may be uploaded at the end of this form.

Your Information:

Your Name

Your Company

Your Position

Your Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Fax

How did you hear about Richmond History Makers?

Nominee Information

Nominee Name

Organization

Address

City

State

Zip

Phone

Fax

Website (If Applicable)

Nominee is (Select one)
An individual
A non-profit organization
A company

Years Nominee Has Been In Richmond

Gender

Age

Ethnic Background

Additional Nominee Information

I nominate in the following category:

Creating Quality Educational Opportunities

Nominee will have enhanced educational opportunities for citizens, improved academic achievement, or ensured a safe, constructive learning environment.

Demonstrating Innovative Solutions

Nominee will have demonstrated innovation and vision in making the Richmond region a better place to live, work, or visit.

Fostering Regional Cooperation

Nominee will have brought entities together to create a new synergy and improve efficiency and effectiveness.

Improving Social Justice

Nominee will have shown a commitment to promoting diversity, access and opportunity for all.

Promoting Stronger Communities

Nominee will have worked to address problems, develop initiatives, or make lasting improvements that result in stronger, more stable communities.

The nominee is making a difference in this area of the Richmond region:
(Select all that apply - hold the Ctrl key to select multiple regions.)

Answer the following questions: (type or paste copy directly into field)

Substantiating material:
DVDs, CDs, videos and other electronic materials should not be submitted and will not be considered as part of the nomination.

Substantiating material: including letters of support, may be included, however they should enhance the information provided with this nomination form and not introduce new information.

Upload corresponding document, if any, here:
Documents will be remain property of the Valentine Richmond History Center for up to one year after submission and will not be shared, reproduced, publicized, or otherwise used for purposes other than consideration as part of the Richmond History Makers nomination process.

For questions about documents or uploading, please call Lesley Bruno, (804) 649-0711 ext. 322.

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