UNH Cooperative Extension is collaborating with several UNH departments and programs in an effort to recognize local community leaders and organizations who have done great work and who have supported members of the UNH community.

Nominations for four awards, to be given out at the University of New Hampshire Community Leadership Celebration April 12, 6-8 pm at the Elliot Alumni Center, are as follows: Community Leader, Community Organization, Student Service and Student Activist.

The mission of the Community Leadership Celebration is to provide students, faculty, staff and alumni with an opportunity to recognize community leaders and organizations that have supported the University's mission of public service, and to strengthen the bond between the university and people who are civically engaged in the Seacoast area. This free event will feature a guest keynote speaker, networking opportunities and awards ceremony.

The criteria for the awards include an affiliation with the University, and individuals or organizations must serve New Hampshire Seacoast communities. Community members are welcome to nominate any qualified UNH or Seacoast community member or organization for any of the awards. Nomination and criteria are available on-line in both downloadable and electronic form and due by March 22, for full consideration.

The UNH Community Leadership Celebration is a collaborative project of the Thompson School of Applied Science Community Leadership Program, UNH Cooperative Extension, Community Development Program, Office of Community Service and Learning, and the Carsey Institute.