March 20, 2008
Bowling
Green, Ky. - Students from Western Kentucky University’s American Humanics (Nonprofit Administration) program will host the 1st Nonprofit Excellence Award Reception at the L & N Depot, April 1 at 5:30 p.m.
Invited guests will join with WKU students in recognizing nonprofit organizations and philanthropic businesses. The student-planned event will feature the presentation of three awards: Established Nonprofit Organization Award, Emerging Nonprofit Organization Award, and Philanthropic Business Award. In addition, the students will be announcing their community service partner for the 2008-2009 academic year.
This event, modeled after a similar program at Western Michigan University, is being developed with following four goals: (a) honor and promote nonprofit excellence in the local community, (b) further professional relationships between nonprofit organizations and businesses, (c) provide students with the experience of organizing an event, and (d) fundraise to offset student travel expenses for the American Humanics national management institute.
Members of the media are invited.
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 such as 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, (270) 745-2498.
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