Jenco Award nominations due June 12
Founded in 2001 by journalist Terry Anderson, the Jenco Foundation honors Father Lawrence Martin Jenco, a Catholic priest who was kidnapped in Beirut, Lebanon while serving as a director of Catholic Relief Services.
In the face of the COVID-19 crisis, there are stories of acts of kindness and dedication to community, and the Jenco Award has long existed to recognize these people who rise to the occasion time after time to serve their local community.
Do you know someone in your community who goes above and beyond to improve the lives of others? Is there a visionary leader in your community you want to recognize? To honor people of all ages who work passionately in the service of others in Appalachian Ohio, the Jenco Foundation Fund is seeking nominations for the 2020 Jenco Awards.
These cash awards are designed to recognize the committed service of Appalachian Ohioans, from those who have a lifetime of service experience to those whose service began early in life.
Nominations are invited from the public and must be postmarked or emailed by June 12. Nomination forms and more information about the Jenco Awards are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Jenco.
Founded in 2001 by journalist Terry Anderson, the Jenco Foundation honors Father Lawrence Martin Jenco. A Catholic priest who was kidnapped in Beirut, Lebanon while serving as a director of Catholic Relief Services, Jenco was an inspiration to many including fellow captive Anderson because of his compassion and service to others.
The Jenco Foundation joined the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio in 2011 as an endowment to ensure it can forever honor Jenco’s legacy by recognizing unsung heroes throughout Appalachian Ohio.
“The Jenco Awards are designed to recognize people in our community who devote themselves to improving the lives of those around them through service and active leadership in their local communities,” said Jack Wright, a Jenco Foundation Fund committee member. “With these awards we are able to shine a light on those individuals and the remarkable work they are doing throughout our region that may otherwise go unnoticed.”
The Jenco Awards recognize individuals of all ages for their service contributions. Their service demonstrates caring action that contributes to the quality of life of individuals living in Appalachian Ohio. Their commitment to others is not simply a part of their daily jobs or for a school project; it is a passion.
Jenco Award nominations are encouraged across areas essential to quality of life including arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services.
Gifts to the Jenco Foundation Fund are tax-deductible and can be made in a number of ways including cash, gifts in wills and life insurance. Thanks to FAO’s current match opportunity, gifts will be matched dollar for dollar up to $5,000 per donor until June 30. To make a gift today, visit www.AppalachianOhio.org/Jenco.