Charles L Whistler Award Nominations Due

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR CHARLES L. WHISTLER AWARD

Nominations are currently being accepted for the Charles L. Whistler Award - the most prestigious honor given by the Indianapolis Mayor's Office.

This year, the award will again will recognize one or two individuals who have brought together the Indianapolis public and private sectors for civic improvement. The deadline for nominations is Monday, Sept. 15.

Award nominations are open to anyone in the community, except currently appointed government employees and elected officials. Candidates should reflect the passion and the skill that Charles Whistler displayed for making the public-private partnership work for the overall betterment of the community.

2008 Charles L. Whistler Award Criteria:
*Demonstrates visionary and enthusiastic leadership in serving the
community
*Provides outstanding service in bringing together the public and
private sectors for civic improvement
*Ineligible: Currently appointed government employees and elected
officials

Nominations:
*Forms must be received in the GIPC office by Monday, Sept. 15
*Nomination forms are available online at www.indygov.org/eGov/Mayor/gipc_whistlerawards.htm
*Nomination forms may be photocopied
*Letters of support may be included (quantity is not a factor in judging)

*Mail completed forms to:
Charles L. Whistler Award c/o:
Greater Indianapolis Progress Committee
1501 City-County Building
200 E. Washington St.
Indianapolis, IN 46204
*Forms also may be faxed to (317) 327-4435 or e-mailed to mhendrix@indygov.org
*For questions about nominations, call (317) 327-3820