Thrive Allen County is taking nominations for excellence in health and wellness, recreation and education.
Nominees can be an individual, organization and community efforts that stand out.
“The Thrive awards are our county’s way to celebrate the things that are going right in our communities,” program director David Toland said.
The awards given are the Award for Excellence in Health and Wellness, Award for Excellence in Recreation, Award for Excellence in Education and the Donna Talkington Award, which is the highest honor given by Thrive.
In order to be eligible for an award, organizations or individuals must have done one or more of the following:
• Expanded access to a particular service in the areas of health and wellness, recreation or education.
• Reached individuals or groups that had previously been undeserved or not served at all.
• Shown excellence in partnership or collaboration with other organizations.
Toland said he sees the significance of the awards having grown over the last five years.
“You can see the Thrive Awards in every corner of the county,” Toland said. “The awards are the most important thing Thrive does all year.”
The awards are given at the Thrive Annual Meeting on Friday, Nov. 16 at 6 p.m.
To nominate an organization or an individual visit thriveallencounty.org or contact Thrive at (620) 365-8128.
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