Good News Dinner

Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond to make our community a better place to live and work?  Greater Olean Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the Annual Good News Awards.   The ceremony recognizes those individuals and organizations who give so readily of themselves to the betterment of the quality of life of our community and often go unnoticed as they perform their daily good works.  Awards are given in 8 categories: Community - for displaying outstanding dedication to the community; Culture/Environment - for outstanding service in the preservation or enhancement of our physical or cultural environment; Education - for their contributions in the field of education; Government - for outstanding involvement in the government of our community; Religious - for devoted service to the spiritual sector; Senior - to an outstanding senior citizen (62 years or older); Youth - to an outstanding youth (18 years or younger); and Wellness - for excelling in human service and health.
    
The awardees will be honored at the Good News Awards Ceremony at the Premier Banquet Center on May 20.  The Good News Award recognizes the unheralded volunteer service to our community that countless people perform, not for personal glory, but for the greater good of this community we are fortunate to call home.    If you know a person or a group that you would like to recommend for this award, please call Greater Olean, at 372-4433.  Nomination forms will need to be filled out and are available at the GOACC offices, online at www.oleanny.com, or call 372-4433 to have one sent out.  The nomination form will list specific examples of contributions/ efforts /support.  GOACC encourages  supporting materials (such as letters of reference, news articles, certificates or video tapes).  Please use and attach a separate sheet to include more information.  Nominations are due back to GOACC, 120 North Union Street, Olean, or by fax to:  716/372-7912  by  March 19, 2010.

	2009 Good News Dinner
	2008 Good News Awards
	2007 Good News Ceremony