Nominations sought for HSC Community Appreciation Award

MALVERN — Nominations are now being accepted for the 2019 Hot Spring County Community Appreciation Award.

The award is intended to recognize a person who has made significant contributions to helping and improving the lives of Hot Spring County residents.

The award, which is sponsored by the HSC Democratic Committee, is now in its fifth year. Previous award recipients were former County Judge Bill Scrimshire and Margaret Lawrence, the longtime director of the Senior Center in Malvern, the Rev. Henry “Hank” Mitchell, of Malvern, and Terri Bryant, a veteran educator with the Malvern School District.

To be considered for the Community Appreciation Award, a person must have lived in Hot Spring County for a period of at least five years, although current residency is not required.

Award recipients must have contributed to improving the quality of life in Hot Spring County. These contributions may involve education, agriculture, business, medicine, social services, government, the law, and other areas which contribute positively to the lives of HSC residents, a news release said. The award is open to anyone, regardless of political party affiliation.

Award recipients will be honored at a communitywide dinner to be held Oct. 19 at the Senior Center on Moline Street, Malvern.

Though sponsored by the HSC Democratic Committee, the award is totally nonpartisan and anyone of any political persuasion may be nominated, the release said.

Nominations for the award must be submitted by the end of the day on July 26. Submit nominations in writing to Community Appreciation Award, P.O. Box 1311, Malvern, AR 72104. People submitting nominations should provide their full contact information.