ATSU requests nominations for Still Spirit Awards
Posted: February 20, 2009KIRKSVILLE, Mo. (2-12-09) – It’s time to submit nominations for A.T. Still University’s annual Still Spirit Awards. Nominees are individuals within our community – young and old alike – who give unselfishly of their time and talent to make a difference in the lives of others. They are role models who advance community well-being through professional, personal, and service affiliations. They are people of action who recognize obstacles, yet find opportunities. They are innovative, creative, and passionate do-ers. They are teachers, service men or women, community volunteers, members of service clubs, youth in our community, senior citizens …just to name a few. They deserve your recognition through A.T. Still University’s Still Spirit Awards.
Everyone is invited to nominate members of our community who best personify the compassion, integrity, and spirit of ATSU’s founder, Andrew Taylor Still, M.D., D.O., and who help our community grow and prosper through exemplary leadership and the spirit of volunteerism.
Submit nominations at www.atsu.edu/spirit. All nominations must be accompanied by a statement of support for nominees describing the significance of their role and their impact within our community. The selection committee evaluates and selects recipients based on examples and details provided in each statement of support. Four recipients are selected from submitted nominations. ATSU employees and prior Still Spirit Award recipients are not eligible for nomination. The nomination deadline is 5 p.m. on Monday, March 2, 2009.
The Still Spirit Awards Dinner & Ceremony will be held Wednesday, April 1, 2009, at Truman State University’s Georgian Room, located in the Student Union Building from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend this special event. The cost to attend is $20 per person or $35 per couple. RSVPs are requested.
For questions pertaining to nominations or to RSVP for the 2009 Still Spirit Awards Dinner & Ceremony, contact Virginia Halterman, ATSU Communications & Marketing, at 660.626.2544 or vhalterman@atsu.edu.