In every community, there are individuals and organizations that go above and beyond to make a difference for the better! The KUAM Careforce Honors 2011 aims to recognize those exceptional people whose passion, dedication, service, and relentless efforts have made our island a better place. With your help, we would like to find those unsung heroes among us and honor them later this year in the first Annual KUAM Careforce Honors ceremony.
You can nominate a special community crusader in the area of:
Category:
The Hope for Tomorrow Honor – Awarded and outstanding young role model and achiever in our community between the ages of 6 to 17. Their efforts helped those in need and motivated others to make a difference. This youth may have started a program within their school or community, raised funds for a cause, or inspired others through their example.
The Selfless Service Honor – Awarded to an individual who tirelessly devotes their time to bettering our community as a volunteer and/or organizer. This person exemplifies passion, dedication, and devotion to the charity(ies), organization(s), social causes, or people in need they service. Nominees should be at least 18 years of age.
The Health and Wellness Honor – Awarded to an individual whose service, dedication, and/or innovation in the field of health and wellness has made a difference in the community. This honoree may have started an organization, program, or coordinated an event aimed at promoting healthy lifestyles, raising awareness about a disease, advocating for or prompting others to make healthy changes in our community, etc.
The Think Green Honor - Awarded to an individual who, through their efforts, has aimed to help protect, sustain and foster respect and care of our environment. This honoree may have started an organization, program, or coordinated an event aimed at promoting respect for our environment, may have advocated for environmental awareness in our community, or prompted others to take on environmentally friendly habits.
A'adahen I Kottura Honor - Awarded to an individual who has worked to preserve and promote our Chamoru culture. This honoree has worked at building an awareness of the Chamoru Language and culture through the Arts, education, and other forms of expression.
It's time to recognize those selfless heroes who do so much to make our island a better place. So nominate someone who has touched your life and the lives of others today!
