The Karen Albond Courage in Caring Award, presented annually by the Health Association of Niagara County Inc. (HANCI) beginning in 2005, honors individuals in the Niagara community who persevere in service to others despite physical or developmental disabilities, or chronic illness. The award is named for Karen Albond, a longtime HANCI Board member who passed away in 2003 after significant volunteer and professional service to the Niagara community.
Key criteria are as follows:
- Nominees must be 18 years of age or older.
- Nominees must live, work and/or volunteer in Niagara County.
- Nominees must have a physical or developmental disability or be affected by a chronic illness or health condition.
- Nominees must be engaged in volunteer service that improves the quality of life for others.
Nominations are solicited and accepted from organizations and individuals in the Niagara community. A panel of HANCI staff and volunteers, including representatives of the Albond family, selects the winner. The award will be presented at HANCI’s Annual Meeting and Luncheon on June 18, 2015 at the Four Points Sheridan Niagara Falls.
Karen Albond Courage in Caring Award Nomination Form
Name of Nominee
Nominee’s Address
Your Name
Title/Organization
Your Address
Your Phone # Your Fax #
Your Email Address
On a separate sheet, in 500 words or fewer, please explain why this nominee is deserving of the Karen Albond Courage in Caring Award. Be sure to address the following topics:
- The nominee’s volunteer service and how it improves the quality of life of Niagara County residents
- The nature of the nominee’s physical or developmental disability, or chronic illness or health condition
Please send your nomination by Friday, May 15, 2015 to:
HANCI Communication Office
1302 Main Street, Niagara Falls, NY 14301
E-mail: Reimann@hanci.com | Fax: 716-285-9689
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