Evelyn R. Adams Lifetime Philanthropist Award

Mrs. Adams was the first recipient of the Perry County Community Foundation's Lifetime Philanthropist Award. She has dedicated her time, talent and treasure for the benefit of Perry County.  

Pat Crawford, member of the board of trustees for the Foundation, presented the award to Mrs. Adams in 2009. "There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer and so many of us here know that volunteering is addictive," said Crawford. "We are proud to present this award to someone who has spent her whole life giving back to our Community." 

Crawford went on to highlight some of Mrs. Adams volunteer work such as:

• She was one of the founding board members of the Perry County Community Foundation and served on the board for 6 years.
• She also created the Perry County 4H Scholarship Fund within the Perry County Community Foundation.
• She served 6 years on the United Way board...president for 3 years.
• She is President and a founding member of the Perry County Food Coalition.
• She is an active member of Clayton Harris United Methodist Church and serves as the Sunday School Superintendent.
• She is a member of the Lincolnland Federated Women's Club.
• She worked as Purdue Extension Educator for many years.
• She is the coordinator and one of founding Cannelton Charge representatives of Jasper Food Pantry.
• She is also a member of the Red Hat club.

This list is only a small portion of what Evelyn Adams has been involved with in our community. Mrs. Adams was nearly speechless as she accepted the award. "I am honored and humbled by this award," she later said. "Please give my thanks and appreciation to all who had a part in selecting me for this award."

We are currently seeking nominations for this year's award. You can submit your nominations online or by mail. Nominations must include the following:

• Your Name
• Your Address
• Your Phone Number
• The Nominee's Name
• The Nominee's Address
• The Nominee's Phone Number
• What are some of the organizations the nominee has helped with?
• What are some leadership roles the nominee has held in our community
• Has the nominee created something for our community in the past? If so, what was it?
• Describe why you are nominating this person?

A Committee (formed from the Perry County Power of Youth Council) will select choose the recipient from the nominations. The 2011 Evelyn R. Adams Lifetime Philanthropist Award will be presented to the recipient at the December Grant Award Ceremony.

Nomination deadline is November 4, 2011.