Final Call for Nominations: “Jefferson First” Philanthropy Award
Nominees should include people making a difference in Jefferson Parish
METAIRIE, LA – Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) announced today an extended deadline for nominations for the “Jefferson First” Philanthropy Award. The award aims to recognize an individual who is making a significant contribution to Jefferson Parish through their philanthropic giving, time, actions, talents and dedication.
The award will recognize an individual who strives to make Jefferson Parish a better place through their service, compassion and impact to others. While nominees are not required to reside in Jefferson Parish, the work for which they are being honored must be for the benefit of the Jefferson Parish community.
“Nominees should set the standard for service to Jefferson Parish,” said JCF Executive Director, Christine Briede. “Last year’s inaugural winner, Wm. Henry Shane set the bar pretty high, but we know there are many leaders out there demonstrating qualities of compassion and service, outside of their work at their employer, to benefit our community.”
Nominations are open now through Oct. 20, 2023. A diverse committee of community leaders from both the Eastbank and Westbank of Jefferson Parish will qualify nominees and select the inaugural recipient on the following criteria:
Their philanthropic endeavors
Degree to which nominees’ service/action has made a lasting impact on the Jefferson Parish community
Length and degree of the nominee’s service
Extent to which their action is considered “above and beyond”
Value and recognition of their action amongst their peers and community leaders
The recipient will be announced at the JCF Gala Celebration presented by The Feil Family Foundation Nov. 3, 2023 at Chateau Golf & Country Club in Kenner where JCF will also be celebrating 15 years of service for the parish.
To submit a nomination or learn more about the “Jefferson First” award visit here.
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About Jefferson Community Foundation: The Jefferson Community Foundation (JCF) is the nonprofit community foundation for Jefferson Parish dedicated to improving the quality of life for local residents, visitors and businesses by focusing on the needs of the community and power of philanthropy. For more information visit www.jeffersoncommunity.org.