[Press Release] : FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Nominations being accepted for Lang Volunteer Award

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: John Baker
Trust Specialist
573-817-5027
jdbaker at GoColumbiaMo.com

Nominations being accepted for Lang Volunteer Award

COLUMBIA, MO (January 12, 2016) - Nominations are being accepted for the 2016 Howard B. Lang Jr. Award for Outstanding Volunteer Service. The award program, organized by the City of Columbia and the New Century Fund, recognizes an outstanding volunteer for his or her contribution to city government.  

The award was made possible by Leo Hill, city manager from 1952-1958, who worked with Howard Lang when he served as mayor of Columbia. Hill wished to honor Lang, Columbia’s mayor from 1953-1957, for his service to the City through this award. Lang passed away in November 2007.

Nominees may have filled any volunteer role that benefits the City through its departments, programs or services: a board, commission or task force member, elected official or volunteer with any of Columbia’s City departments. The recipient will be chosen based on impact, initiative and length of service. Nominations will be accepted through January 22, 2016.

Previous recipients of the award are Ed Kaiser, a longtime volunteer with the Columbia Public Works Department and the Columbia Police Department; Darwin Hindman, who served as mayor from 1995-2010; Dave Griggs, Chairman of the Board for REDI (Regional Economic Development Incorporated);  Robert C. Smith, former mayor 1961-1963; Jo Sapp, who led initiatives for the City’s visioning process and public arts support; Kee Groshong, for his wide-ranging service; and Genie Rogers, for her significant work with the Columbia Housing Authority.

The honoree will be presented a plaque along with a $1,000 check made to the individual or the organization of the donor’s choice.

Application forms and other details are posted on the City’s website at www.GoColumbiaMo.com. Search for “Lang Nomination.”

More information is available by contacting John Baker, Trust Specialist, City of Columbia, 573-817-5027, or jdbaker at gocolumbiamo.com.



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