Each year the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi seeks nominees to

receive the honor of “Community Star”.  The honor is bestowed upon one recipient for

philanthropic or charitable work in each of four categories:  Woman, Man, Business,

and Nonprofit who improve the quality of life in their communities.

Who will you nominate as your Community Star?  We are seeking nominees from

throughout our eight county region (DeSoto, Tunica, Tate, Panola, Coahoma, Quitman,

Marshall, and Tallahatchie Counties).

The nominees are normal folks and organizations.  Last year Lee Ashcraft was named

Man of the Year for the countless hours he has given to Habitat for Humanity in DeSoto

County.  Serving as a board member and co-chair of this organization, he coordinates

volunteers in the building of homes for needy families.  He also volunteers through his

church, the Samaritans, Historic DeSoto Museum, Mississippi State University Extension

Service Advisory Council and other organizations.  Maybe you know someone, like

Lee Ashcraft, that deserves this honor.

The categories for nominations are:

  1.  Woman of the Year

  2.  Man of the Year

  3. Business of the year

  4. Nonprofit of the Year

Entry requirements:

§         Submit one nominations in each category

§         100 words or less per nomination

§         Send to:  Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, 

                     321 Losher Street

                    Hernando, MS  38632 or Fax to 662.449.5006

§         Monday, December 31, 2007 is submission deadline

Please consider your nomination seriously to recognize servants who improve

the quality of life for people in his or her community.  The winners will be

announced at the 2008 CRYSTAL BALL, JANUARY 19, 2008, so

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