International center seeks nominations

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TROY — The International Center of the Capital Region is seeking nominations through April 22 for its first Achievement Awards Ceremony to honor foreign-born community members and others who have made significant contributions to the area while advancing crosscultural dialogue through volunteerism and advocacy.

The ICCR hosts programs with foreign visitors and events that help establish relationships across borders and cultures. The honors will be in five categories: Business and Entrepreneurship, to honor a foreign-born community member who has created economic opportunities through business and entrepreneurship.

Community Service and Philanthropy, to honor a foreign-born community member who has enhanced community programs by giving back through volunteerism and philanthropy.

Civic Engagement and Citizenship, to honor a foreign-born community member who has demonstrated leadership in civic engagement, government and citizenship.

Distinguished Career, to honor a foreign-born community member who has achieved exceptional career accomplishments in for-profit or nonprofit sectors in his/her professional field. Volunteer of the Year Award, to honor a community member who has shown outstanding commitment to the mission of the ICCR through volunteerism, including but not limited to providing hospitality for international visitors, event planning, grant writing and web design.

Winners will be announced May 31 and will be honored at a ceremony in November.

To nominate a community member, go to https://iccralbany.org/2022-achievement-awards-nominations.

Also of note

The Niskayuna Board of Education will hold its regular meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday in its district office, 1239 Van Antwerp Road, Niskayuna. It will also be livestreamed.