
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: WEDNESDAY, February 20, 1991                   TAG: 9102200151
SECTION: CURRENT                    PAGE: NRV-7   EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY 
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DATELINE: BLACKSBURG                                LENGTH: Short

COMMITTEE SEEKING AWARD NOMINATIONS

The Joint Education Committee of the Greater Blacksburg and the Christiansburg-Montgomery County Chambers of Commerce are seeking nominations for the business and industry education award.

The award's purpose is to recognize a business or industry's outstanding contributions to the areas of fine arts, dropout prevention, mentorships, tutoring, educational partnerships, student internships, vocational or business education, or any other educational program.

Nominees for the award must be individuals that have shown a commitment within the last year to Montgomery County schools, grades K-12, in the form of number of hours volunteered and the number of employees who have volunteered.

Also, the individuals must show how effectively they have involved a variety of resources to give students a broader, more direct link to the community and the world. This includes host tours, speakers, curriculum design, tutors, etc.

And finally, the individuals must have assisted with programs that have had a direct impact on students in their achievements, attitudes, career awareness, attendance, etc.

Nomination forms must be returned to either chamber office by 5 p.m. Wednesday. For information, call 552-4061 or 382-4251.

by CNB