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              Farm City Week Award Nominations Request

In the annual celebration of Farm-City Week, North Carolina Cooperative
Extension, Yancey County Center, in cooperation with local civic
organizations and sponsors, would like to recognize members of the
community who have made a difference in the lives of the citizens of
Yancey County. Yancey County is blessed with many citizens who dedicate their time and talents to benefit others. The following award recipients will be recognized with a plaque at the annual Farm City Week breakfast held the first Thursday in December:

Educator: Teacher, Principal, or instructor who has exemplified
extraordinary dedication to the education of the citizens of Yancey
County. Educator: Teacher, Principal, or instructor who has exemplified
extraordinary dedication to the education of the citizens of Yancey
County. Sponsored by: Yancey County Retired Teachers Association.

Farmer: A farmer who has worked to satisfy the agricultural needs of the
people of the county, and to improve agricultural standards in our
area. Sponsor: Lion’s Club

Youth: Any high school student that has made particular accomplishments
in community service, leadership, academics, or extracurricular
activities. Sponsor: Warren Hughes, Clerk of Superior Court

Homemaker: Any citizen of Yancey County who embodies the spirit of
homemaking and care giving. Sponsor: Extension & Community Association

Business & Industry: Any citizen who has promoted Business and Industry
and supported the growth of the local economy. Sponsor: Burnsville Men’s
Club

Sustainable Agriculture: Anyone who promotes farmland preservation and
farming practices that enhance long-term productivity of the land.
Sponsor: Carolina Farm Stewardship Association.

Citizenship: Anyone in the community who volunteers to help make the
community and county better, cleaner, or safer. Sponsor: Chamber of
Commerce

Next Generation in Agriculture: Anyone under 30 years of age who is
demonstrating a commitment to a career in agriculture. Sponsor: Farmers
Market

Women in Agriculture: Any woman actively involved or one who inspires
other women to be actively involved in agriculture. Sponsor: Rotary Club

Unsung Hero: Anyone who works behind the scenes to help get the job done in a supportive or service role. (Example: customer service, support
personnel, etc.) Sponsor: Rabek, Boothe & Associates

 

Any member of this community can submit nominations in any of the
categories listed by November 19, 2009. Please contact the Yancey
Extension Center to get a nomination form and a list of former
recipients. Former recipients are not eligible. You may also find the form on the Yancey County Extension Center home page at http://yancey.ces.ncsu.edu. For more information, please contact Norma Chrisawn, Administrative Secretary, at 682-6186 or by e-mailing norma_chrisawn@ncsu.edu. Send those nominations in and let's recognize our deserving citizens!

 

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