Cowley County, KS: The Legacy Foundation board of directors announced during the 20th Anniversary Celebration in October 2016 that each year the Legacy Regional Community Foundation will recognize an individual or group for inspiring the vision of Legacy Foundation through his/her leadership and action. Community members are encouraged to nominate individuals or groups that embody the Spirit of Humanity. The award recipient will be honored at a reception (if current pandemic situations allow) and posted in the Foundation gallery. “We are thrilled to have this opportunity to recognize individuals in our community for their generosity,” stated Yazmin Wood, Executive Director of Legacy Foundation, “Philanthropic work, civic leadership and volunteerism truly inspire the vision of Legacy Foundation in action. We are looking forward to reading the stories where you see the Spirit of Humanity at work.”
The Spirit of Humanity Award recipient will receive a commemorative inscription for their wall and honored by a reception held at the Foundation (if current pandemic situations allow). You will find the application at www.legacyregionalfoundation.org or contact the Foundation for more information. The deadline for nominations is Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.
Guidelines:
The candidate may be of any age, however must live in the region in-or-around the Cowley/Sumner County area
The candidate must reflect uncommon leadership or action within the last 12 months that truly reflects the mission and vision of the Legacy Regional Community Foundation.
The action may take many forms, it need not be financial.
The candidate may also be a civic group, organization, or groups of individuals for achievements or contributions to the community.
It is the desire of the board of directors to recognize community members that inspire by their action the vision of Legacy Foundation that creates a stronger future for our area by building endowments, instilling informed leadership and connecting donors to the critical needs of the region. Sid Regnier received the first Spirit of Humanity Award in 2016. Subsequent awardees include Tom & Mari Wallrabenstein (2017), Phil & Mary Jarvis (2018), and Glen & Louise Stevenson (2019). Nelson Mandela is credited with saying, “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.”
For more information call 620-221-7224 or email yazmin.legacy@yahoo.com.
About Legacy Foundation: Incorporated in 1996, Legacy Foundation is a 501(c) 3 non-profit philanthropic organization that is regional in its focus. The vision of Legacy Regional Community Foundation is to be a comprehensive foundation that is intentional and boldly proactive in embracing our donors and our community. Visit our website www.legacyregionalfoundation.org, find us on Facebook, or call 620-221-7224 for information.
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