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Table Decoration in the Wedding Hall

Freedom Awards Banquet/
Freedom Fund

Cynthia S. Howard, Sarasotanaacp5132@gmail.com

The Freedom Fund Committee shall plan and conduct fundraising activities, entertainment and other projects, for local and national purposes within the scope of the Association’s program.

Award Categories

The Freedom Awards are presented to individuals and organizations whose practices are consistent with the local and national goals of the NAACP.

RISING STAR

Presented to a high school student(s) who maintains a GPA of 3.0 or above during the school year. The student must perform community service activities which enhance and improve the local community.

GO FORTH & PROSPER

Presented to a young adult who excelled academically during his or her college career and is actively pursuing their career goals.

PRESIDENT'S AWARD

Presented at the discretion of the Branch President to an individual or organization who consistently shows a commitment to improving the quality of life for others in the community without regard to race, creed or color.

BUSINESS & INDUSTRY

Presented to the individual or business organization that has worked to provide economic, training and employment opportunities for disadvantaged individuals or groups through direct actions taken by their organization.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Presented to the person or group that has demonstrated by their volunteer work in this community a commitment to improving the quality of life for all humanity without

regard to race, creed or color.

PUBLIC SERVICE

Presented to the organization or individual that has

consistently used a public position or public resources to enhance or improve the social, economic or political state of a traditionally disenfranchised group.

EDUCATION

Presented to the individual or organization that has worked

to provide quality education to disadvantaged youth in this community as an educator or through mentoring or tutoring programs.

LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Presented to an individual with a verifiable history of community service and civic activism focused on the preservation and protection of civil and human rights. The activities of this individual must be supportive of and consistent with the local and national goals of the NAACP.

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