NEWS RELEASE

October 3, 2011

The Kearney Area Community Foundation will award the sixth annual “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards October 27th.   The Community Foundation will be honoring Norris and Lori Marshall, Dr. Joel Johnson and Builders Warehouse.

The “Celebration of Giving” Philanthropy Awards will honor individuals and businesses that have encouraged and supported charitable stewardship in the Kearney area.  Three awards will be given in the categories of Volunteer, Corporate and Philanthropist.

Volunteer: Given to an individual who has contributed their time and energy to successful fundraising efforts, through exceptional leadership in coordinating and/or motivating other volunteers to raise funds in or around the Kearney area.

Corporate: Given to a business/corporation in or around the Kearney area which has contributed financial support to the advancement of philanthropy, and which has encouraged employees and other businesses to contribute through volunteerism and financial support.

Philanthropist: Given to an individual or family who has demonstrated outstanding civic and charitable stewardship in or around the Kearney area, and whose generosity motivates others to contribute their philanthropic support.

Norris and Lori Marshall will be awarded the Philanthropist Award, Dr. Joel Johnson will be awarded the Volunteer Award, and Builders Warehouse will be awarded the Corporate Award.

Awards will be presented at the Kearney Area Community Foundation Annual Dinner October 27, 2011, at the Holiday Inn.  Seating will be limited. Reservations can be secured for $40.00 by contacting the Kearney Area Community Foundation before October 21st.

Kearney Area Community Foundation is located at 2207 Central Avenue.
Contact us at 308-237-3114 or by emailing kacf@kearneyfoundation.org.