Burns soliciting nominations for annual volunteerism award
Rep. Frank Burns May 17, 2018 | 4:32 PM
EBENSBURG, May 17 – State Rep. Frank Burns, D-Cambria, is accepting applications from June 1 through 20 at his Ebensburg office for the third annual Charlie Vizzini Volunteerism Award, which will honor an outstanding volunteer in the 72nd Legislative District.
Burns presented the annual award last year to co-recipients Tiffany A. Jones of Jackson Township and Conner C. Hagins of Upper Yoder Township. Burns started the award in 2016 in honor of its initial recipient Charlie Vizzini, who has amassed more than 9,200 hours by volunteering in Burns’ legislative office – fielding more than 1,400 constituent service matters and saving taxpayers an estimated $95,000.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to honor someone from the district who gives and volunteers to make our community a better place,” Burns said. “Please consider submitting a nomination if you are – or know someone who is – one of those people who should be celebrated for their efforts in improve the lives of others in our community.”
To be eligible, one must:
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Be a resident living within Burns’ 72nd Legislative District;
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Regularly volunteer to make the community a better place to live; and
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Be able to verify any stated volunteerism.
Written nominations should include:
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The name and contact information of the person making the nomination, and the name and contact information for the person being nominated.
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An essay of no more than 1,000 words explaining why the person deserves the award and what they have done for their community.
Nominations should be mailed or delivered to Burns’ Ebensburg office, 119 S. Center St., Ebensburg, PA 15931.
No nominations will be accepted via email.