Andrea Byerly
Wednesday, May 10, 2023 12:00 AM
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CLEVELAND, TN - Cleveland State Community College is accepting nominations for its Eighth Annual Community First Awards on Tuesday, September 19 at the Partners in Industry & Education (PIE) Center in Cleveland. Each year, this event honors individuals who have a passion for giving back to the communities they serve.
“These awards celebrate the passion and commitment of individuals within our community. I am incredibly proud that the college recognizes those who give back,” stated Dr. Ty Stone, Cleveland State President. “If you know someone in any of the eight categories who exemplifies Community First qualities, please complete a nomination form. Everyone within our five-county service area is eligible, but they must be nominated.”
Nominations are judged based on the nominees’ extraordinary commitment of time, talent and/or treasure to the community. Anyone who lives in the Cleveland State five-county service area of Bradley, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe and Polk counties is eligible to be nominated and receive a Community First Award.
This year, there are eight different categories: Arts, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Leadership, Philanthropy, Public Service, Student Leadership and Volunteer Service.
Nominations are open to the public; the nomination form is available online at mycs.cc/communityfirstawards until June 30. For additional information, please contact Jill Norton Woodruff at (423) 614-8703.
Cleveland State Community College is a Tennessee Board of Regents institution