<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body dir="auto">See below regarding awards for state convention.<br id="lineBreakAtBeginningOfSignature"><div dir="ltr">Sincerely,<div>Fallon</div></div><div dir="ltr"><br>Begin forwarded message:<br><br></div><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr"><b>From:</b> Nance via NFBF-L <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Date:</b> September 9, 2025 at 10:31:44\u202fPM EDT<br><b>To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><b>Cc:</b> Nance <nancyepps@cfl.rr.com><br><b>Subject:</b> <b>[NFBF-L] Last request for award nominations</b><br><b>Reply-To:</b> NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l@nfbnet.org><br><br></div></blockquote><blockquote type="cite"><div dir="ltr">\ufeff<meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><style class="WebKit-mso-list-quirks-style">p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 8pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 12pt; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif; }
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div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; }</style><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;">Hello, Florida Federation Family,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;">The Florida 2025 State Convention is coming up fast, and the Convention Awards Committee is still seeking nominations for deserving candidates in the following four categories:<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"> <o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b>Member of the Year:</b> An exceptional long-term member who has shown great leadership.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b>Rising Star:</b> A new member who has jumped into chapter tasks and done a great job.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b>Blind at Heart:</b> A sighted person who works tirelessly for the organization and has a deep understanding of what it means to be blind.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><b>Chapter of the Year:</b> A chapter that has shown great participation and worked diligently to build the federation.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"><b> </b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"><b>How to Submit Nominations</b><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"> <o:p></o:p></p><ul type="disc" style="margin-bottom: 0in; margin-top: 0in;"><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">Please submit one nominee for the categories (or category) of your choice to Nancy Epps at <a href="mailto:nancyepps@cfl.rr.com"><span style="color: rgb(70, 120, 134);">nancyepps@cfl.rr.com</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">You can submit a nomination for each category.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">For each submission, include a brief paragraph describing why the candidate is worthy.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">The deadline for all submissions is <b>this Friday, 9/12</b>. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">If you do not have a qualified nominee for a category, please state this in your reply so the committee knows you did not forget. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">Remember to include your own chapter\u2019s accomplishments if you feel it is a worthy candidate.<o:p></o:p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;">Your input is essential, as the committee depends on your nominations! Please do not deprive a worthy member or chapter of knowing they are appreciated. <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;">Still looking forward to hearing from you,<o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;"> <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;">Nancy Epps, Chair <o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal; font-size: medium;">Florida 2025 Convention Awards Committee<o:p></o:p></p><span>_______________________________________________</span><br><span>NFBF-L mailing list</span><br><span>NFBF-L@nfbnet.org</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/listinfo/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org</span><br><span>To unsubscribe, change your list options or get your account info for NFBF-L:</span><br><span>http://nfbnet.org/mailman/options/nfbf-l_nfbnet.org/fallon.rochelle.garrett%40gmail.com</span><br></div></blockquote></body></html>