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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"" align="center"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">2024 NFBK Awards<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Our 2024 National
Federation of the Blind of Kentucky state convention is on the horizon. We
certainly hope you are planning to be a part of this annual event that brings
the blind of Kentucky together to take care of the business that affects us all.
You can begin your participation by nominate an individual, chapter or division
for one of our five prestigious awards: The Susan B. Rarick, Harold L. Reagan,
T. V. Cranmer, Bob E. Whitehead, and the Phil Seif award. A description of each
award and criteria are given at the end of this article. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">I can’t
impress upon you enough that these awards should not be given lightly. In order
for these awards to maintain their integrity and place of honor in our
organization we must give careful consideration to the nominees. There have
been years that we have not presented awards, and that’s perfectly fine. There
have been times when only one or two have been given, and that’s okay. We want
the honorees to be proud that they were chosen and share a place in our history
book with other deserving individuals. An award looses it value and intent if
given frivolously.<span> </span><span> </span><span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">The members
of the awards committee are: Crystal Brock, Phil Seif, and I, Cathy Jackson,
Chair. To nominate a candidate go to </span><a href="mailto:awards@nfbky.org" style="color:blue;text-decoration:underline"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">awards@nfbky.org</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">. The deadline for nominations is October
1fst, 2024. This will give us plenty of time to vet our nominees and get the
plaques ordered. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Thank you in
advance for your participation.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center;margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"" align="center"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Awards Description<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">SUSAN B.
RERICK AWARD<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Susan B.
Rerick was a first grade teacher at the Kentucky School for the Blind in the
early to mid-1900’s. She was a forward thinking individual who expected more
from her blind students than did her peers at the school or the public in
general. Because of her high expectations of her students she clearly represents
the teachings and philosophy of the<span> </span><span> </span>National Federation of the Blind. The person
who receives this award can be a blind or sighted Kentuckian.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">HAROLD L.
REAGAN AWARD<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Harold L.
Reagan was the first president of the National Federation of the Blind of
Kentucky and a member of the National Board of Directors. As such the emphasis
for receiving this award should be placed on the recipient’s leadership in the
organization. This award can only be given to a blind Kentuckian.<span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">T.V. CRANMER
AWARD<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">The T.V.
Cranmer Award is a very special one. Tim, as he was known to all of us, served
for many years as an officer of the NFBK. He also held the position as chairman
on the Research and Development Committee at the national level. This award is
given to a blind person who has served many years in the NFB and will continue
to be a driving force in this organization. The Cranmer award is given to a
blind person, but is not restricted to individuals living in Kentucky.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">ROBERT E.
WHITEHEAD AWARD<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Robert E.
Whitehead was the second sitting president of the Kentucky Affiliate. This
award is presented to an affiliate chapter or division that strives to build
membership in the organization. The chapter or division is also actively
changing the public’s perception about blindness through innovative projects
and community outreach. <span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">PHIL SEIF
EVERYDAY HERO AWARD<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">Phil Seif is
a long time member of the NFBK who has served in many roles over the years much
of which has been behinds the scenes. He is always willing to help in any
capacity the affiliate has needed.<span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%">This award
may be presented to an individual who is blind or sighted and who exemplifies
the characteristics of an “every day hero” by going above and beyond to assist
the affiliate in achieving its goal to promote security, equality and
opportunity for the blind of Kentucky so they may live the lives they want.<span> </span><span> </span><span> </span><span></span></span></p>
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