Foundation taking nominations for

Community Recognition Dinner until September 3

The Barberton Community Foundation is taking nominations for the 11th annual Community Recognition Dinner, which will be Thursday, November 11, 2010, at Anthe's Restaurant. The nominations will be passed on to an independent committee. Winners will be announced in September. Nominations must be received by the Foundation no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, September 3.

Downloadable nomination forms are available at www.bcfcharity.org. Forms also are available at the Foundation office, 460 W. Paige Ave., Barberton. Following is the information on the two awards.

Outstanding Citizen Award

The recipient of this annual honor will be an individual who has given unselfishly to the Barberton community through service, over and above, but not excluding, his or her paid position. The Selection Committee will look at the candidate's total community contribution. In summary, this person has made Barberton a better place.

Outstanding Organization Award

The recipient of this annual honor will be a not-for-profit organization that has greatly improved the quality of life of the citizens of Barberton. The Selection Committee will look at the organization's mission, goals and accomplishments.

For more information, please call Carl Bako at (330) 745-5995.

2000

Esther Ryan – Lifetime Achievement

Mary Frances Ahern – Citizen of the Year

Decker Family Development Center – Outstanding Organization

2001

Dr. Robert Littlejohn – Lifetime Achievement

Gary & Lois Matney – Citizens of the Year

Barberton Community Health Clinic – Outstanding Organization

2002

Royal Wood (in memoriam) – Outstanding Citizen

Barberton Area Community Ministries – Outstanding Organization

2003

Walter Ritzman – Outstanding Citizen

Barberton Red Cross – Outstanding Organization

2004

Craig & Elizabeth Wilson – Outstanding Citizens

Magic City Kiwanis – Outstanding Organization

Harry Bauschlinger – Memorial Award

2005

Grace Duncan – Outstanding Citizen

Kiwanis Club of Barberton – Outstanding Organization

2006

Kenneth Cox – Outstanding Citizen

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1066 – Outstanding Organization

2007

David Incorvati – Outstanding Citizen

Barberton Historical Society – Outstanding Organization

2008

Dr. Milan Pavkov – Outstanding Citizen

Barberton Beatification – Outstanding Organization

2009

Larry & Marty Bidlingmyer – Outstanding Citizens

Coalition of Concerned Christians – Outstanding Organization