Annual Hope Awards celebrate its 20th year
Emory & Henry College and the Appalachian Center for Civic Life honored individuals and organizations in the region for extraordinary civic engagement to the community and the college at the 20th annual Hope Awards, held April 26, virtually.
“As a celebration of the life of service and hope, the Emory & Henry College Hope Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge and honor the significant and hopeful work so many people do for the common good,” says Maggie Obermann, civic engagement coordinator. “The Appalachian Center seeks to recognize students. both undergraduates and from the School of Health Sciences, faculty, staff, and community individuals and organizations that have given of their time and talents to help build more healthy, resilient, and flourishing communities. Honorees achieve this in a multitude of ways – coordinating giving events, volunteering, completing community projects, offering support, mentoring, and education to others, and more. These individuals and organizations go above and beyond in their civic engagement, exemplifying Emory’s value of compassionate action.”
The Hope Award for an Emory & Henry Faculty member honors a person who works to integrate citizen service and community issues into the curriculum of the College. The Award honors teaching faculty in either the undergraduate or graduate programs who utilize the tools of critical reflection and dialogue between communities and the classroom, understanding the long and interrelated processes of education, citizenship, justice, and building vital communities. The 2021 award recognizes Jerry Jones, visiting professor.
The Hope Award for an Emory & Henry Staff member honors a person who graciously gives of his or her talents and skills to strengthen the common good, not just on this campus but in the community, living out the Emory & Henry mission to be in service to our neighbors. The 2021 award recognizes Tommy Forrester, head softball coach.
The Hope Award for an Emory & Henry Student honors a person who willingly, freely, and daily risks herself or himself in service, consistently engaging in honest reflection, collaborative service, and the acceptance of work and responsibility larger than the individual. The 2020 award recognizes Kara Stewart and the 2021 award recognizes Dixie Holliday.
The Hope Award for a Student in the Emory & Henry School of Health Sciences honors a person who willingly, freely, and daily risks herself or himself in service, consistently engaging in honest reflection, collaborative service, and the acceptance of civic work and responsibility larger than the individual. The honoree is one who works to give expression to her or his civic commitment through professional healthcare. The 2021 award recognizes Savanna Barber.
The Hope Award for a Member of the Community honors an individual who serves a place through his or her commitment to others. The 2021 award recognizes Nancy Johnson.
The Hope Award for a Civic Organization or Agency honors the work of that group which daily demonstrates a profoundly visionary commitment to justice and the common good, joining citizenship to service and the long processes of building healthy communities. The 2021 award recognizes the Mt. Pleasant Preservation Society.
Each year, the College Community Club Award recognizes a group or project that is undertaking important, vital work for the common good in this place and at the same time engages Emory & Henry students in carrying forth this effort. The 2021 award recognizes the Emory & Henry College Garden.
Virtual Hope Awards 2021
As a celebration of the life of service and hope, the Emory & Henry College Hope Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge and honor the significant and hopeful work so many people do for the common good.
- Maggie Obermann