Heritage Fund seeks Jurgemeyer Award nominations

COLUMBUS, Ind. - Heritage Fund is requesting nominations for two annual awards established by the estate of longtime Columbus residents Donald and Catherine Jurgemeyer to honor noteworthy heroes and projects in the community.

The Donald W. and Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Community Hero Award recognizes and celebrates the contributions of everyday local heroes who have performed life-saving measures, come to the aid of another, or contributed to the safety, security, and resiliency of the community. A nominee must be a professional or a volunteer serving in Bartholomew County as a law enforcement official, firefighter, first responder, or in the medical/healthcare field. A $5,000 award is achieved.

The Donald W. and Catherine G. Jurgemeyer Community Leadership Project of the Year Award promotes and recognizes an organization or project in the community that exemplifies the Columbus community leadership values while addressing a pressing need or opportunity to improve the quality of life in Bartholomew County. Nominees will be nonprofit organizations, volunteer groups, or coalitions serving Bartholomew County. A $10,000 award is presented to the winning organization.

The deadline for nominations is 4:30 p.m. on July 24. Required nomination information can be found in the "Awards" section at heritagefundbc.org and should be emailed to jmorrill@heritagefundbc.org or dropped off at Heritage Fund, 538 Franklin St., in Columbus.

For more information, call Scholarship and Grant Officer Jen Morrill at 812-376-7772 or email jmorrill@heritagefundbc.org.