[NFBF-Tampa] Fwd: [NFBF-L] Time to nominate awesome Federationists for awards

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Thanks Z’Leah.

 

Sherri

 

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Date: Wed, Aug 5, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Subject: [NFBF-L] Time to nominate awesome Federationists for awards
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Hello, Florida Federation Family,

 

Before I get into the details of this message, I want to thank past NFBF board member and Daytona chapter member Nancy Epps who chaired this committee last year and I have relied on her emails to gather information.  

 

I am so excited for the upcoming Florida 2026 State Convention. This year, I have the task of chairing the awards committee. We are seeking nominations for deserving candidates in the following four categories:

 

*	Member of the Year: An exceptional long-term member who has shown great leadership.
*	Rising Star: A new member who has jumped into chapter tasks and done a great job.
*	Blind at Heart: A sighted person who works tirelessly for the organization and has a deep understanding of what it means to be blind.
*	Chapter or division of the Year: A chapter or division that has shown great participation and worked diligently to build the federation.

 

How to Submit Nominations

 

*	Please submit one nominee for the categories (or category) of your choice to Sherri Brun at secretary at nfbflorida.org <mailto:secretary at nfbflorida.org> . 

•  You are welcome to submit a nomination for every category.

*	For each submission, please include a brief, heartfelt paragraph describing why your candidate is so worthy of this recognition.
*	The deadline for all submissions is Wednesday, August 19, 2026.
*	If you don't happen to have a qualified nominee for a particular category, please just let us know in your email so the committee knows you didn't simply forget!
*	Remember to include your own chapter’s or division’s accomplishments if you feel it is a worthy candidate and you can even nominate yourself for an award.

 

Having received one of these awards in the past, I was deeply touched and honored, and I still cherish mine to this day. Your nominations truly matter and help make this recognition so meaningful. Please help a deserving member, chapter, or division shine!

Thank you so much in advance for your participation, and a special thank you to my wonderful committee members who are serving alongside me. I am looking forward to hearing from you soon!

 

Sherri Brun, Chair 

Florida 2026 Convention Awards Committee, 

And  Secretary

National Federation of the Blind of Florida

 

Email:   <mailto:secretary at nfbflorida.org> secretary at nfbflorida.org

Phone: 407-898-6024

 

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of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want; blindness is not what holds you back.

 

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