Award Nominees Sought By Community Foundation of Howard County

Columbia MD

09 November, 2021

4:58 PM

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HOWARD COUNTY, MD — The Community Foundation of Howard County, which raises, manages and distributes funds to support Howard County nonprofits, seeks nominations for two awards this year with a Nov. 15 deadline: The Leadership Council Award recognizes a 25- to 45-year-old who has shown leadership and commitment as a member of a nonprofit board in Howard County and includes $1,000 supporting the recipient's organization. The Community Foundation's Leadership Council, comprised of the foundation's past board chairs, established the award in 2008. The foundation will present the Leadership Council Award at its annual dinner and celebration of philanthropy on Dec. 2. The Casey and Pebble Willis Making a Difference Award recognizes a new or ongoing program or project of a nonprofit organization in Howard County and includes $3,000 in support. Established in 2000, the award memorializes Carolyn "Casey" Willis, a community activist who lived in Howard County for 26 years, and her husband, Dr. Eugene "Pebble" Willis, an orthopedic surgeon. The Community Foundation will present the Making a Difference Award at its annual dinner and celebration of philanthropy on Dec. 2. Award nomination forms are available online at www.cfhoco.org or by contacting 410-730-7840 or [email protected].