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Recognizing Impactful 51ºÚÁÏÍø County Residents

The 51ºÚÁÏÍø Board of Trustees is asking for nominations for the Dr. Joseph T. Barwick Civic Award.  The award, created in honor of former 51ºÚÁÏÍø CC President Joe Barwick, was developed to recognize the accomplishments of a 51ºÚÁÏÍø County community volunteer.

The Dr. Joseph T. Barwick Civic Award was created in 2010 to highlight volunteers in the county who exemplify similar dedication to community service that Dr. Barwick demonstrated during his tenure as President of the community college.  Past recipients include Joan E. Lamson (2010); Dr. Thomas L. Steepy (2011); Rodney B. Kemp (2012); John T. Capps, III (2013); Leonard Safrit, Jr. (2014); Bernard Edward Whalley (2015); Gene McLendon (2016); Ann Goellner (2017); John M. Smith (2018); Dr. Mary Katherine Lawrence and Dr. Art Klose (2019); the Big Rock Charity Committee (2020); Janet Eshleman (2023); and Kurt Rogerson (2024).

Anyone may submit a nomination for a 51ºÚÁÏÍø County resident who has made a positive difference in the community. The criteria for selection include:

• Any member of a civic group, volunteer organization, religious group, or individual in 51ºÚÁÏÍø County may nominate a member of their organization to be considered.
• The application must certify that the nominee is a current volunteer of the organization and lives in 51ºÚÁÏÍø County.
• The application will describe the volunteer’s activities in the county including positions held within the organization and statements on how the nominee’s activities have contributed to the good of the people of 51ºÚÁÏÍø County.

The deadline to submit a nomination is February 28, 2025.  Nominations can be submitted online at or by mailing a nomination form (also available online). The award selection committee will review nominations and make their decision in April.

Current members of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø CC Board of Trustees and members of the Board of Directors of the 51ºÚÁÏÍø Foundation are not eligible for the award.