Tuesday at 5 p.m. is the deadline for nominations for the 2018 Jefferson County Heart of Service Award.
The Heart of Service recognizes the dedication, sacrifice and accomplishments of local people who do extraordinary things for their neighbors, their community or the environment.
There are two categories for nominations, youth and adult.
The award — now in its 13th year — is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Port Townsend (noon club), the Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary Club, the East Jefferson Rotary Club and the Peninsula Daily News.
A panel of judges will review the nominations and select one to six people to receive a Heart of Service award at a luncheon May 29.
Nominations must be made using the accompanying coupon and must be submitted to the Peninsula Daily News’ Jefferson County office, 1939 E. Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368 or online at http://www.peninsuladaily news.com/heart-service- nomination.
A letter describing the merits and accomplishments of the person being nominated must be included with the coupon. It should cite examples of the individual’s special dedication, sacrifices and significant accomplishments in community service. If possible, the nomination should include supporting documents, such as copies (not originals) of other awards, newspaper articles or letters of support.
Individuals, clubs, churches, businesses or other organizations may nominate. But only individuals, not organizations, can be nominees.
Anyone who lives in Jefferson County can be nominated. Recipients of the Heart of Service in the past are not eligible for a 2018 award. But those previously nominated but not selected for a Heart of Service are eligible for renomination.
For information, phone Peninsula Daily News Publisher Terry Ward at his direct number, 360-417-3500 (if he’s not in, leave a voice mail). Or email Ward at tward@peninsula dailynews.com.
