Nominations Sought for Aaron Stookey Spirit of Philanthropy Award Community Foundation of Boone County

Nominate Your Favorite Philanthropist!

20 August 2004

The Aaron Stookey Spirit of Philanthropy award will be presented by the Community Foundation of Boone County at the Boone County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet on November 8th.

The award annually recognizes the individuals and/or businesses in Boone County that are exemplary in their philanthropic activities.

Nominations are requested from the public. To nominate your favorite philanthropist, write a letter and include the nominee's name, address and a brief background describing why your candidate deserves such recognition. Letters are due by 4 p.m., Friday, October 15, 2004. Mail to The Community Foundation at P.O. Box 92, Zionsville, IN 46077 or FAX to 317-873-0219.

Nominees should have a broad base of charitable activities. A nominee should have demonstrated a longstanding commitment to local charities; setting a positive example for others by her/his leadership and volunteerism as well as financial support.

Boone County's Spirit of Philanthropy honoree will be presented with a commemorative plaque and a nominal cash award to be presented to the honoree's charity of choice.

Past recipients have been: Steve Snider, Kent & Charlotte Frandsen, Ralph Beam, Mabel Higgins, Bill Jennings, Robert V. Copeland, Virgil Benge, National City Bank, Aaron Stookey and Richard Lenox.

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