Today is the deadline for nominations for the 2016 Jefferson County Heart of Service award.
The Heart of Service recognizes the dedication and accomplishments of local people who do extraordinary things for their neighbors, their community or the environment.
The award — now in its 11th year — is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Port Townsend (noon club), the Port Townsend Sunrise Rotary Club, the East Jefferson Rotary Club and the Peninsula Daily News.
A panel of judges will review the nominations and select one to six people to receive a Heart of Service at a luncheon at Fort Worden Commons on Tuesday, May 10.
How to nominate
Nominations must be made using the accompanying coupon and must be submitted to the PDN’s Jefferson County office, 1939 E. Sims Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368, by 5 p.m. today.
A letter describing the merits and accomplishments of the person being nominated must be included with the coupon.
If possible, the nomination should include supporting documents, such as copies (not originals) of other awards, newspaper articles or additional letters of support.
Individuals, clubs, churches, businesses or other organizations can nominate.
But only individuals, not organizations, can be nominees.
Anyone who lives in Jefferson County can be nominated.
Recipients of the Heart of Service in the past are not eligible for a 2016 award.
But those previously nominated but not selected for a Heart of Service are eligible for renomination.
If you have any questions about the program, phone the PDN at 360-452-2345.
Prior recipients
■ 2015 — Paul Becker, Helen and Ken Brink, Karen Jensen, Ruth Merryman, Bonnie Story, Kim Wilcox, the late Christopher Martin and the late Nik Worden.
■ 2014 — Carol Christiansen and her late husband, Jim; Karen Ciccarone; Virginia Johnson; Fred Kimball; and Vince Verneuil.
■ 2013 — “The Three Amigos”: Don Bolen, Ernie Jaap and Fred Spann; Cass and Tom Brotherton; Jim “Kiwi” Ferris and the late Charlie Moore; Linda Kostenbader; Christopher Pieper; and Seth Rolland.
■ 2012 — Judith Alexander, Melanie and Steve Bozak, Bob and Winona Prill, Anne Schneider and Bill Wise.
■ 2011 — Nora Porter, Joe Carey, Deborah Stinson and Myron Vogt.
■ 2010 — Shirley Moss, Gay Eisenberger, Mike Blair and Margaret Matheson.
■ 2009 — Robert Rosen, Janet Emery, Dr. James Rotchford, Larry Robinson and Wayne Chimenti.
■ 2008 — Candy Johnston, Virgil Porter, Sue and Bill McIntire, Helen Kullman and Alison Capener.
■ 2007 — Linda Ferris, Kim Hammers, Dyrk Lansdon, Martina Richard and Dr. John Barrett.
■ 2006 — Andy Mackie, Peggy Schafran, Bruce Marston and Pat and Ralph Williams.
