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Foundation Announces New Pinnacle Awards and Recognition Event
Updated: September 2, 2008
The Johnson County Library Foundation's Pinnacle Award debuted in 2002 as an Excellence in Art award. The honor has been presented annually by the Foundation to recognize a significant artist or art supporter whose efforts have positively impacted the cultural well-being of our community. In 2008, the Foundation is expanding the award to include three additional categories, highlighting several areas of emphasis at the Johnson County Library: Advocacy and Public Engagement, Business and Entrepreneurship, and Literacy and Education. As with the original arts Pinnacle Award, the new category honorees must demonstrate excellence in their professional field or philanthropic pursuits. Attending Pinnacle Awards Recognition Dinner
Thursday, October 30, at the Capitol Federal Conference Center at Johnson County Community College 6:00 PM- Reception7:00 PM- Dinner and Awards PresentationAll four Pinnacle Award winners will be recognized at the Pinnacle Award Recognition Dinner on Thursday, October 30, 7:00 PM, at the Capitol Federal Conference Center at Johnson County Community College. Winners will be presented with a commemorative piece and have the opportunity to make brief remarks about their passion and successes. All proceeds from sponsorships and ticket sales will support the mission of the Johnson County Library Foundation, building an endowment for the Library's collection and securing support for life-long learning programs. Sponsorship and ticket levels are:
Pinnacle Sponsors: $3,000
Includes eight premium seats, special lighted signage at event venue, awards presentation participation, recognition in public award announcements (newspapers, partner newsletters, online, and Library publications), and acknowledgement in all printed materials.
Dinner Sponsors: $1,000
Includes eight premium seats, recognition in public award announcements (newspapers, partner newsletters, online, and Library publications), acknowledgement in all printed materials.
Table Sponsors: $500
Includes eight seats and acknowledgement in all printed materials.
Ticket Four-Pack: $300
Individual Ticket: $75
For more information, contact Scott Zerger at 913-495-7579 or zergers@jocolibrary.org.
Awards Timeline
July 18- Pinnacle Award nomination application available
August 31- Nomination deadline
September 15- Pinnacle Award winners announced
October 30- Pinnacle Award winners recognized at the Pinnacle Award Recognition Dinner
