E.C. County Human Services Department Seeks Nominees For New Award
Friend of Human Services Award will be given this spring
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The first-ever Friend of Human Services Award recipient will be on announced on March 3, but first, the Eau Claire County Department of Human Services (ECCDHS) is seeking nominees! Nominations are open now through Feb. 14 and can be submitted online.
ECCDHS announced its launch of the award on Jan. 31, aiming to recognize and honor one individual, organization, or community group who has made significant contributions to improving the quality of life for county residents through their collaboration with ECCHDS.
The recipient will be selected based on their impact, commitment, innovation, and collaboration, as determined by the ECCDHS administration team. Eligibility is as follows:
- Nominees may include individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, or other community groups.
- Nominees must demonstrate a commitment to improving the quality of life for residents through collaboration with ECCDHS
- Employees of ECCDHS are not eligible, but external partners, volunteers, and community advocates are encouraged to be nominated.
The nomination form asks about the nominee’s impact in relation to ECCDHS’s mission, vision, and values and the nominee’s commitment to the community.
Learn more about the Eau Claire County Department of Human Services online • The nomination form can be found here