Bristol Tennessee Mayor David Shumaker and Bristol Virginia Mayor Ed Harlow jointly made a call for nominations today for the 2012 Mayors' Award of Distinction program.
This program, which is now entering its fifth year, recognizes an individual or organization that has demonstrated a single outstanding act or contribution - or a series of acts or contributions - which have made a significant and lasting contribution to the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia community in the arts, industry, commerce, entertainment, education or to the welfare of others; or to a person that has achieved regional, national, or international recognition.
Nominations for 2012 awards will be accepted until March 1 at which time a citizen panel will convene to review applications and select this year's award recipient(s). An award ceremony and reception will follow at the end of April.
This program is a great way to identify and thank those "unsung heroes" that do so much for the community without fanfare or publicity, and often behind the scenes.
Our community is the beneficiary of the unselfish work of these individuals and organizations that add to the richness and sense of community that is Bristol.
