Nominations for Chamber of Commerce Cornerstone Award sought
By From staff reports
Published in News on August 7, 2015 1:46 PM
The Wayne County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the annual Cornerstone Award.
Nominations are due by Wednesday, Sept. 2.
The award is presented to a man or woman, living or deceased, over the age of 40, who is considered a fundamental building block in the community.
These individuals give time to make Wayne County a better place to work and live. Though service is often given over a lifetime, special emphasis should be given to service performed in the current year.
The accomplishments do not need to be connected to the Chamber of Commerce programs.
The criteria for the Cornerstone Award is:
*Long-term continuous service and dedication to the citizens of Wayne County.
*Signficant impact on the overall betterment of the area.
*Considered part of the foundation of the area.
*Could be involved in business, education, government, etc.
The application can be downloaded online at www.waynecountychamber.com under the News and Information tab.
The award has been given since 1996. This year it will be presented at the 2016 Wayne County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet on Jan. 28. The recipient's name will be placed on a plaque and inserted into the ground at the Cornerstone Commons downtown.
Applications can be emailed to laral@waynecountychamber.com, dropped off at the Chamber office at 308 N. William St., or mailed to Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, Attention: Lara Landers, P.O. Box 1107, Goldsboro, NC 27533.