Now more than any other time in recent history, local nonprofit organizations need support from the community they serve. For the sixth consecutive year, WEDUis accepting applications that highlight the best work from area 501(c)(3) organizations, which will be celebrated at the January 13, 2011 WEDU Be More Awards™ ceremony and luncheon – a multi-award winning and nationally-recognized event lauded by the media as the “Nonprofit version of the Academy Awards.”
From through November 12th of this year, WEDU will accept applications, in a variety of categories, from nonprofit organizations both large and small throughout the Florida Suncoast who demonstrate their outstanding achievements made within the timeframe of September 1, 2009 – August 30, 2010. In addition, new online, video, and media categories as well as two new awards recognizing outstanding philanthropic efforts have been added for the 2011 event. There is no charge to participate in the awards and the easy-to-complete WEDU Be More Awards™ application can be downloaded now.
NFL Veteran and Philanthropist Ryan Nece is the Honorary Chairman of the 2011 WEDU Be More Awards™ luncheon and award ceremony. In addition, the event will feature The Bank of Tampa Hall of Heroes – a reception showcasing all organizations nominated for a WEDU Be More Award™; and an opportunity to network with philanthropists; business and civic leaders; charitable organizations and dedicated volunteers; a Resource Marketplace and for the first year the popular Be More Effective Workshop.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
11 am to 1:30 pm
A La Carte Pavilion • 4050 Dana Shores Boulevard, Tampa
Honorary Chairman, Ryan Nece
Ryan Nece, a NFL Veteran, has turned to the community to give back and enhance the quality of life of those truly in need. After spending six years playing for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including the 2002 Super Bowl Champion season, followed by a stint with the Detroit Lions, Nece founded the Ryan Nece Foundation in an effort to increase his extensive community service efforts in the Tampa Bay area. A Good Samaritan himself, he has designed a Good Samaritan Program which strives to provide physical, financial and spiritual assistance for those less fortunate around the Bay area.
List of 2010 Be More Award Winners – Click Here
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