Heart of Gold sought


The LaGrange County Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its 14th annual Heart of Gold award, an honor given to an individual making a differ­ence in the lives of others through volunteerism.

The Heart of Gold award honors LaGrange County citizens who embrace a volunteer spirit and unselfishly give of themselves to serve others. Previous Heart of Gold recipients are Allisa Brown, 2022; Shanon Sta­ton and Dean Domer, 2021; Erica Cook, 2020; Richard Yoder, 2019; Larry Strayer, 2018; Kevin Lambright, 2017; Steve Sherck, 2016; Sue Keenan, 2015; Jack Mill­er, 2014; Randy Packer, 2013; Colton Strawser, 2012; Rhonda Bartlett, 2011; and Dave Clark, 2010.

Nominations for the 2023 Heart of Gold award will be accepted Saturday, April 1 through Monday, May 1. The Community Foundation Board of Directors will select the recipient from the submitted nominations.

Nominations are sought for individuals who rec­ognize needs and fulfill them; share time and energy for the sake of others; render a service which changes lives; work to create positive change; and inspire others to volunteer.

“Every year we are humbled by the generosity in our community. We are humbled by the hearts of in­dividuals who continue to give their time to volunteer­ing without an expectation of anything in return. They serve because they care and have a passion for their mission. The Community Foundation admires their hearts, and it is our honor to recognize those who serve in LaGrange County,” said Executive Director Octavia Yoder.

While many people go above and beyond and do great things on the job, the Heart of Gold award is de­signed to honor the many volunteers who make a dif­ference serving LaGrange County nonprofits and com­munity programs.

All nominees will be recognized at the LaGrange County Community Foundation’s annual event on Monday, June 12.

The 2023 Heart of Gold recipient will be announced that evening and will have the opportunity to direct a $1,000 grant to the LaGrange County charity of his or her choice from a list approved and provided by the Community Foundation.

The 2023 Heart of Gold award nomination form is available at the Community Foundation office or online at www.lccf.net/heart-of-gold-nomination-form. Nomi­nations can be submitted online or sent to the Commu­nity Foundation at 45 N. 250 W. LaGrange, IN 46761. For more information, call 463-4363.

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