February 12, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Western Kentucky University’s American Humanics (Nonprofit Administration) program is extending the deadline for award nominations from local nonprofit organizations and businesses.
Nomination forms can be downloaded at www.wku.edu/AH with all nominations now due by 5 p.m. Feb. 29.
According to Dr. Raymond Poff, executive director of WKU’s American Humanics program, “There are many nonprofit organizations and philanthropic businesses to be commended for their efforts in our community. We are asking nonprofit organizations and philanthropic businesses to support their peers by completing and submitting an award nomination form.”
Nominations will be accepted for the following three awards: Established Nonprofit Organization Award, Emerging Nonprofit Organization Award and Philanthropic Business Award. These three awards will be presented at the first Nonprofit Excellence Award Reception to be held at 5:30 p.m. April 1 at the L & N Depot.
The WKU American Humanics (Nonprofit Administration) program is housed in the Department of Physical Education and Recreation within the College of Health and Human Services. American Humanics is a national alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit organizations that prepares and certifies college students for professional careers in youth and human service agencies.
American Humanics is affiliated with colleges and universities nationwide including WKU, and partners with national nonprofit organizations including the American Red Cross, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts of America, Girls Inc., Girl Scouts of the USA, Humane Society, Junior Achievement, March of Dimes, National 4-H Council, YMCA, and the United Way.
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For information, contact Raymond Poff at (270) 745-2498.
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