"Be More" Awards To Recognize Outstanding Volunteers

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 2, 2012

For more information, please contact:
Bet Savich, Director, City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, 349.3472, savichb@bloomington.in.gov
Lucy Schaich, Assistant Director, City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, 349.3433, schaichl@bloomington.in.gov

"Be More" Awards To Recognize Outstanding Volunteers

Bloomington, IN - The City of Bloomington Volunteer Network and its partners invite Bloomington and Monroe County residents to the ["Be More" Awards|/bemore], a community-wide celebration of volunteerism on Tuesday, April 3, from 7 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater located at 114 E. Kirkwood Ave.

Over 50 individuals and volunteer groups have been nominated for awards in 10 categories. Each award will be presented by a different community member, including Mayor Mark Kruzan, IU Credit Union President Bryan Price and Former Judge Viola Taliaferro. WTIU's Joe Hren will act as Master of Ceremonies.

The award categories are: Be More Collaborative (group or family), Be More Creative (arts & culture), Be More Phenomenal (board member), Be More Involved (college student), Be More Energized (youth), Be More Knowledgeable (education & literacy), Be More Sustainable (environmental or animal welfare) and Be More Dedicated (lifetime of service). There will also be two awards in the Be More Bloomington category (overall excellence), which are chosen from all of the nominations. The evening will feature the announcement of the awards along with great stories, inspirational photos, incredible people and their extraordinary efforts to make our community the best it can be.

The Be More Awards are produced by the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network in partnership with the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, the IU Credit Union, the United Way of Monroe County and WTIU Public Television.

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