In terms of life experience, this young woman may be lacking in the area of longevity, but she more than makes up for it with her intensity. Remember what it’s like to be in the middle of, or at the end of, adolescence? Everything is a crisis. Everything requires your immediate attention and unwavering focus. But somehow this individual has the time and energy to extend her gifts to other people. She participates in, or maybe has even organized, a group that shares information, material goods, education, entertainment, or inspiration with the people who need them. In her home, her school, or her community, she’s a good listener who knows how to turn dreams into reality.
Community Recipient, 22 and over
In this category, nominees understand clearly and passionately that
how we perform as individuals determines how we perform as a
community. She may not put that particular concept into words, but
she certainly puts it into action. And action is what she’s all
about. She knows how to take the initiative, to pick up a phone, to
pick up a pen, to pick herself up and do it. In fact, she searches
for things that can’t be done and does them. What distinguishes
her from a lot of other people with convictions? What makes her
different from the rest of us who will take action for the right
cause? She’s not afraid to fail.
By the very nature of their work, healthcare providers are supposed to have attributes that set them apart from most other people. But even in this highly illuminated environment, there are some lights that shine brighter than others. The real test of this nominee’s work can be measured by the care she gives to the job - or to the person - in front of her, even when a myriad of demands and commitments are swirling around her. She pays attention to detail, and in defiance of a popular self-help guide, she does sweat the small stuff. Whether it’s within her clinical area or part of her life outside the organization, she would gladly sign her name to everything she does.
