Nomination deadline February 21

The 2024 Jefferson Awards Banquet will be held on Tuesday, March 26th at the Veterans Memorial Civic and Convention Center, 7 Town Square, Lima, Ohio beginning at 6:30 p.m.

The national program recognizes the “unsung heroes” by awarding individuals who give their time and effort on a volunteer basis to improve their communities. The national program, founded in 1972, was brought to Lima in 2001.

Eight adults and four youth will be recognized at the banquet. Each local winner will receive a monetary award for the non-profit of their choice. One winner will be selected to attend the national Jefferson Awards in New York City.

The local Jefferson Awards accepts nominations from a 6-county area including Allen, Auglaize, Hardin, Hancock, Putnam and Van Wert. 

Nomination forms can be located on-line at www.unitedwaylima.org/ or can be picked up at the United Way office, 616 S. Collett Street. Nominations are due by February 21. 

Sponsors of the local Jefferson Awards include Hometown Stations, The United Way of Greater Lima, The Lima News and Cenovus Lima Refinery.