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The Board of
Directors of the Florida Alliance of Information and Referral Services
created the award in 1997 as the George W. McKinney Award, to honor the
memory of a longtime friend of FLAIRS and AIRS Board of Directors
member. It was presented for first time in 1997 at the training
conference to David Cueny, who remembered George’s accomplishments and
friendship in accepting the award. With David’s untimely passing in
2001, the FLAIRS Board had opportunity to again recognize him for his
work in the I&R field, including his impact on technology and software
advancements. The award was renamed in 2001 in memory of David, for his
commitment and considerable contribution to the I&R industry.
Nomination of individuals must be made by supervisors or CEOs of
agencies that are AIRS members that provide any type of information &
referral or crisis services. A maximum of two nominations are allowable
from one nominator.
To be eligible, a candidate must:
• Be a volunteer or employee for at least one year
• Working in the field of I&R or crisis services
• Demonstrate outstanding commitment to the field and or
organization
A complete nomination form must be submitted by the deadline. The
narrative section should explain the specifics of the individual’s
accomplishments, such as:
• Implementation of a substantial new program
• Significant changes to an existing program
• Development of a process that enhanced service
effectiveness
• A measurable impact on the community’s view or use of your
service
• Enhancement of the daily operation of your organization
beyond the expected
Finalists will be named and the winner announced at the FLAIRS Annual
Meeting Luncheon during the February 2008 conference. The Award includes
a free conference registration for 2008, inclusion in the AIRS
newsletter, press release for the local paper, and notification of the
winner’s CEO and supervisor.
Please take the time to recognize your outstanding staff members with a
nomination for this award. If you have any questions regarding this
award, please contact:
Libby Donoghue, Executive
Director
2-1-1 Brevard, Inc.
P.O. Box 417
Cocoa, FL 32923-0417
Phone: 321.631.9290 ext 202
Fax: 321.631.9291
ldonoghue@211brevard.org |
