Clermont 20/20 Annual Meeting Thursday, March 13, 2008 Holiday Inn Eastgate • 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Clermont 20/20 will honor non-elected individuals or organizations that have made a major contribution to the quality of life in Clermont County in 2007. There are ten categories:

1. Civic - An individual or organization that exemplifies citizenship including non-elected individuals working for government or volunteering in civic organizations.
2. Education - An individual or organization that has made a contribution in the educational field including educators, fund raisers, concerned citizens organizations and advocacy.
3. Health/Health Care - An individual or organization that has made an impact to the health and wellness of our citizens including agencies, outreach programs, professionals and advocacy.
4. Human Services - An individual, organization, agency or program that has made a contribution to the needs and concerns of our citizens in Clermont County.
5. The William H. Over Leadership Award - An individual or organization that has made an impact through their leadership in improving the quality of life in our county.
6. Environmental/Parks and Recreation - An individual or organization that has made an impact on improving preservation and development of green space or by providing recreational opportunities for the citizens of our county.
7. Rural Interests - An individual or organization that has made an impact on improving the quality of life for individuals who live in the rural areas of our county.
8. Safety/Justice - An individual, organization or project that has made an impact on the safety and well-being of our citizens including special safety related projects, fire protection, EMS services and law enforcement.
9. Dr. Richard J. Zinsmeister Humanitarian Award (Sponsored by The Clermont Leadership Program) - An individual living or working in Clermont County; unselfishly gives of his/her self whether through professional or civic work; promotes respect among people; has made a measurable impact on the quality of life for residents; and lives the passion of his/her cause.
10. The Up ‘n Over Youth Leadership Award – A hard-working, well-rounded student who demonstrates not only exemplary character, but has demonstrated leadership both in school and community activities.

Clermont 20/20 will also make an additional award to a Community Project. The Community Project Award Criteria:

• project must make a positive contribution to the quality of life in Clermont County
• large or small project, focus is on the project itself and not the individual personalities involved
• an organization, agency, service club, business, or the media
  (governmental and youth organizations are included)
• the project needs to be innovative and can include partnerships
• the project must be initiated by the local community or require on-going community involvement

Clermont 20/20 is also requesting nominations of an individual from each Clermont County Township who has made a substantial contribution to the quality of life for citizens in their community or for all the citizens of Clermont County.