Annual Nancy Dworkin Awards for Outstanding Service to Youth Seeks Nominations

For Immediate Release: Thursday, March 14, 2019

Annual Nancy Dworkin Awards for
Outstanding Service to Youth Seeks Nominations

 

The Montgomery County Commission on Children and Youth is seeking nominations for the 33rd annual Nancy Dworkin Awards for Outstanding Service to Youth. The awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the lives of children and youth in Montgomery County. 

Nominations must be received by Tuesday, April 2.

Award Categories:

Youth – a child or young person, 21 years of age and younger, who has performed a service for children and youth. Service Provider – an individual (e.g. teacher, counselor, police officer, fire fighter) who provides services to children and youth. Volunteer – an individual who provides volunteer services to children and youth. Organization – an organization that is in the business of providing services to children and youth. Business – a for-profit business in the county that provides an outstanding volunteer service for children and youth.

The award is named in memory of Nancy Dworkin, past chair of the Commission, who died in 1987.  Dworkin was the Director of the Center for Unique Learners, a Rockville school for children with learning disabilities.  Her upbeat teaching philosophy focused on “teaching to strength” and encouraging all students to develop skills and reach their own potential. Dworkin’s philosophy is echoed in the Commission’s purpose for establishing the awards program –encouraging each person to reach their own potential for providing service to others.

Uominations may be made by anyone who knows of the nominee’s service.  All nominees must have performed a service for children and youth in Montgomery County. 

Nominations should be sent by email to erin.stillwell@montgomerycountymd.gov.

For a copy of the nomination guidelines, please go to https://bit.ly/2u9j2cG .   For more information, please call Erin Stillwell at 240-777-1716 or email erin.stillwell@montgomerycountymd.gov . 

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Release ID: 19-083
Media Contact: Mary Anderson 240-777-6534