Nominations are open for the Celebrate Portage County annual awards. The awards recognize any events, people, or projects that contributed to making Portage County a great place to live in during 2021.
Awards will be given in the following categories:
Community Hero – The Community Hero Award recognizes an individual in Portage County whose courage, strength, and self-sacrifice in the service of a neighborhood/community, benefits people who may never know them by name, but who will reap the rewards of their work.
Community Service – The Community Service Award recognizes programs or initiatives in Portage County that has demonstrated an action in the community, involving community members – young people, adults and families – coming together to work on a common interest or community need.
Community Improvement – The Community Improvement Award helps to reveal and enhance the underlying identity of a community in Portage County. This would include historical renovations, beautification projects, art project, etc.
Economic Development – The Economic Development Award recognizes programs or initiatives in Portage County that have provided valuable development that will benefit a local or regional economy in terms of employment, income, and quality of life.
Youth Initiative – The Youth Initiative Award recognizes school or community organization programs that have developed, implemented, or led innovative programs of external engagement with community stakeholders.
Health Initiative – The Health Initiative Award recognizes programs or initiatives in Portage County that have been developed and implemented and demonstrate an effort to build better systems to provide all people the tools they need to reach their full potential for health and wellness.
Winners and nominees are honored at the Celebrate Portage annual dinner which will be held on September 22, 2022.
Visit www.celebrateportage.org to nominate a person or organization and for further information
Email celebrateportage@gmail.com with any questions.
