Help recognize those who have gone the extra mile for Minneapolis Nominate them for the 2002 Minneapolis Awards
People who have contributed their time and talents to enhancing the quality of life in Minneapolis have the opportunity to receive special recognition for their efforts from the City of Minneapolis. The City is accepting nominations for its 15th annual Minneapolis Awards in several categories, including a youth award for an individual, 18 and under. Any person who lives, works or volunteers in Minneapolis is eligible. Nominees can have contributed in their neighborhood, in the social services or business, through the arts, in service to youth, or in any number of other ways. One worthy nominee will also receive the Legacy Award for a lifetime of commitment to the city. In past years, winners have included friends of the arts, small business owners, corporate leaders, nonprofit agency staff, neighborhood activists, public policy makers, and members of the faith community. Past winners include Margo Ashmore, Art-A-Whirl coordinator; Michael O'Keefe, former State Commissioner of Human Services; Diane Hofstede, Minneapolis Public Library Trustee; and Joe Selvaggio, former director of Project for Pride in Living and former Minneapolis Mayor Don Fraser. On November 14, the City will honor the winners - and recognize all award nominees - at a reception to be held at the Minneapolis Convention Center. To request a nomination application, call 612-673-2491 or visit the City of Minneapolis' Web site - <www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us>. Nominations must be received by Friday, Sept. 20, 2002 to be considered. Vaman Pai Communications Department City of Minneapolis 350 South 5th Street - Room 301M Minneapolis, MN 55415-1300 612.673.2123 952.365.6588 (pager) [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
