Is there someone, a person or an organization, that has taken that extra step, given support when needed, made an impact on you or someone you know? The Putnam Community Service Network (PCSN), a Cornell Cooperative Extension program, would like to recognize them at the PCSN’s 28th Annual Awards Breakfast at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, at Clearpool Education Center in Carmel.
Award nominations are being sought for individuals and organizations that have made a difference in the lives of others in human services and/or community services in Putnam County. Recipients and all nominees will be honored at the PCSN Awards Breakfast.
Nominations make a difference by showing the community the broad array of programs, projects, and services provided by dedicated professionals, volunteers, organizations and youth in Putnam County and by giving much deserved recognition for their accomplishments. All of the award nominees and award recipients will be recognized at the awards breakfast in September.
The award categories include: Distinguished Service Award-Individual, Distinguished Service Award-Organization, Ruth Dain Volunteer Service Award, Professional Career Recognition Award, Norman Vincent Peale Outstanding Service Award, Liz & Buzz Burr Excellence in Communications Award, Joe Gomez Memorial Advocacy Award, Youth Award, Public Service Award-Individual, Fred Dill Community Service Networking Award.
The deadline to submit completed applications is Aug. 9. Award description criteria and applications may be obtained at putnam.cce.cornell.edu or by calling 845-225-8493, ext 211.