Nomination Form for WBNA Awards WBNA Awards Categories *Please complete a separate nomination form for each person/organization being nominated. Neighborhood Spirit Award: This award honors neighbors and businesses who consistently go above and beyond to uplift and inspire our community. Certificate of Recognition: This award gives special recognition to an individual or organization that has contributed positively to the neighborhood. Fueling Community Award: The Fueling Community Award recognizes individuals or organizations, whose actions and initiatives create or “fuel” community, thereby building a sense of connectedness among neighbors. Elected Official Award: Given to an elected official who has been a champion for the WBNA, its initiatives, and the neighborhood. Local Business Award: Our local businesses are critical to making the WBNA focus area a place for all to shop, work, eat, live and learn. This award honors a local businesses' contribution to the economic vitality of our neighborhood. Local School Hero: WBNA recognizes the importance of having strong neighborhood schools. This award celebrates the important successes happening within our neighborhood schools every day that often go unrecognized, and the exemplary people who work tirelessly and with excellence to make them happen. Rick Rembijas Outstanding Volunteer Award: Rick Rembijas was an exceptional WBNA volunteer. When he passed away in 2009, the WBNA board voted to name our volunteer award in his memory. This award recognizes individuals or groups that are making a difference in the neighborhood through their volunteerism. Kari N. Lang Award: Infrequently given, our most prestigious award goes to individuals or organizations that have made enormous contributions to the WBNA, the neighborhood, and the city. The contribution must have assisted in bringing the WBNA to a new level as an organization and the contributor must have been a force in Providence, making a long lasting impact on the city over years of service. Nominee's Name (Person or Organization) *Nominee's Email AddressNominee's PhoneSelect the Award Category for Nomination *Neighborhood Spirit AwardCertificate of RecognitionFueling Community AwardElected Official AwardLocal Business AwardLocal School HeroRick Rembijas Outstanding Volunteer AwardKari N. Lang AwardPlease provide the reasons why you are nominating this person/organization for the selected award. Describe their impact, actions, or contributions in detail. *Your NameYour email AddressSubmit
