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Jefferson Awards Information

The Jefferson Awards are a prestigious, national recognition program honoring community & public service.

Today, their primary purpose is to serve as a Call to Action for Volunteers in local communities.

WPTV will select five local Jefferson Award winners during the month of February, based on your nominations.

One local winner will be selected to attend the Gala Dinner and National Ceremony in Washington D.C.

NewsChannel 5 Anchor, Tania Rogers will profile each Jefferson Award winner on a NewsChannel 5 newscast during the week of March 15th, 2010.

All five winners will be invited to a celebratory reception at WPTV.

See previous winners below.

2010 Jefferson Award Winners
Teacher builds student confidence with dancing
A Port Saint Lucie teacher volunteers before school to teach kids how to dance. Video VIDEO
Woman volunteers despite her disabilities
A Stuart woman inspires workers with her ability to volunteer despite her disabilities. Video VIDEO
Woman inspires kids through a choir
Boys and girls are kept off the streets and mentored by joining a choir. Video VIDEO
Spanish teacher brings students together
A Martin County High School teacher, who teaches Spanish, brings students of different cultures together. Video VIDEO
Volunteer work keeps 90 year old youthful
A 90 year old woman volunteers and hopes others will do the same.


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