Camden County Accepting Nominations For Freedom Medal

Camden County is now accepting applications for the Camden County Freedom Medal.

“The honor recognizes extraordinary Camden County citizens who have unselfishly contributed their time and effort to better their community while exemplifying those ideals indicative of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” Camden County Freeholder Director Louis Cappelli, Jr. said in an announcement issued on Monday.

The nominee must be a Camden County resident who made a specific contribution directed to his/her community that, over time, has made a significant, tangible improvement benefitting the people of the community. The accomplishment must be based strictly on volunteer work, excluding any remuneration.

The nominator must submit a 300-word essay specifically supporting the nominee’s accomplishments, including all relevant details of the period of time spent on the community’s service and the measurable impact on the community. The essay can’t mention the nominee’s professional career.

It must be attached to a nomination form, including any accompanying reference information available on the specific services provided by the nominee.

All applications and supporting documents must be received by the review committee no later than Dec. 12, 2016.

All successful nominees will be posted on www.camdencounty.com and notified by mail by Dec.19, 2016.

The review committee will determine the 2017 award recipients who will be honored at a reception ceremony.
Past medal recipients are not eligible.

Nominations can be submitted online at www.camdencounty.com.

They can also be mailed to:
Division of Special Events
1301 Park Boulevard
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002