[NFBofSC] FW: August NFB of SC Convention Award Nominations

[Steve Cook]

Hi All, 

 

If you would like to know who the past award recipients are, go to the below link.

 

https://nfbofsc.org/awards

 

Steve Cook
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National Association of Guide Dog Users (NAGDU)

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From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of president--- via NFBofSC
Sent: Friday, July 17, 2026 11:51 AM
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Subject: [NFBofSC] FW: August NFB of SC Convention Award Nominations

 

Good Morning,

 

I am resending this notice. Pleas nominate individuals who deserve these recognitions.

 

My thanks,

 

Marty

 

Marty R. McKenzie, President

 

From: NFBofSC <nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbofsc-bounces at nfbnet.org> > On Behalf Of David Houck via NFBofSC
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Subject: [NFBofSC] August NFB of SC Convention Award Nominations

 

NFB of SC Convention Awards – ACT NOW!

 

All Nominations for Awards due by August 1, 2026 so a plaque can be made.  All Committee decisions to David Houck by August 1

 

Donald C. Capps Award

David Houck, Chair

E-mail: nfbsc at sc.rr.com <mailto:nfbsc at sc.rr.com> 

Phone: 803-254-3777

 

Debra Canty

Frank Coppel

Lenora Robertson

Janice Smith

Demetrius Williford

 

          The Donald C. Capps Award has a long history of our membership choosing that NFB of SC blind member who demonstrates active involvement in work with the blind on local, state and even national levels.  They certainly do their fair share and then some.  Send David Houck your nomination for committee consideration by July 29 and tell us all about why your candidate deserves this award!

          Get your nominations in to David Houck.  If you would like to know who were our past recipients, contact David Houck.

 

Betty R. Capps Committee

 

Julie Bible, Chair

E-mail:  <mailto:jbible73 at gmail.com> jbible73 at gmail.com 

Phone: 803-622-8093

 

David Bundy

Linda Dizzley

Lenora Robertson

Janice Smith

Valerie Warrington

 

          The Betty R. Capps Award (formerly known as the Associate Member Award) has a long history of our membership choosing that NFB of SC sighted member who demonstrates active involvement in work with the blind on local, state and even national levels.  They certainly do their fair share and then some.  Send Julie Bible your nomination for committee consideration by July 29 and tell us all about why your candidate deserves this award!

          Get your nominations in to Julie Bible.  If you would like to know who were our past recipients, let David Houck know.

 

Educator of the Year Committee

 

Tracy Spittle, Chair

E-mail:  <mailto:tracysc1974 at gmail.com> tracysc1974 at gmail.com

Phone: 803-447-7609

 

Andrew Adams

Debra Canty

Linda Dizzley

Tina Herzberg

 

          The Educator of the Year Award goes to that educator, teacher, etc. of the blind who has made a real difference for blind students over the years.  This person sets an example for other educators/teachers of the blind and visually impaired to follow.  Send Tracy Spittle your nomination for committee consideration by July 29 and tell us all about why your candidate deserves this award!

          Get your nominations in to Tracy Spittle.  If you would like to know our past recipients, let David Houck know.

 

Employer of the year Committee

 

David Bundy, Chair

E-mail:  <mailto:davidbundy13 at outlook.com> davidbundy13 at outlook.com  

Phone: 803-447-7629

 

Ed Bible

Debra Canty

Steve Cook

Loretta Green

 

          The Employer of the Year Award goes to that South Carolina business who demonstrates hiring the blind and promoting them within the business.  This employer seeks to give blind employees the opportunity to live the lives they want at a good, competitive wage.  Send David Bundy your nomination for committee consideration by July 29 and tell us all about why your candidate deserves this award!

          Get your nominations in to David Bundy now.  If you would like to know who our past recipients were, let David Houck know.

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