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Alice King

Alice King Public Service Award

Download the 2010 nomination form and instructions (pdf)
The Alice King Public Service Award honors a public leader who has demonstrated outstanding commitment to and service for New Mexico's children and families. The late Alice King, wife of former Gov. Bruce King, dedicated her life to advocating for children and is credited with the creation of the state's Children, Youth and Families Department.

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Patty Jennings Citizen Advocacy Award

Download the 2010 nomination form and instructions (pdf)

The Patty Jennings Citizen Advocacy Award honors a New Mexican who has demonstrated outstanding community service in advocating for New Mexico children. The wife of state Sen. Timothy Jennings, the late Patty Jennings had a distinguished career as an advocate for early intervention, special education, and other services for children with special needs.

Amy Biehl

Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award

Download the 2010 nomination form and instructions (pdf)

The Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award honors youth aged 13 to 26 for their outstanding contributions in the public interest. Amy Biehl, a graduate of Santa Fe High School and a Fulbright Scholar, died in 1993 while working to end apartheid in South Africa.


2010 Event Sponsors:
Golden Advocates
DW Turner
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Field and Frame
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Child Champions
Limited Brands Foundation

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McCune Charitable Foundation
Program Sponsor
Dean Rudoy, Ph.D.
Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award Sponsors
NMCCV logo NM Commission for Community Volunteerism
Wells Fargo logo Wells Fargo

Media Sponsors
Albuquerque the Magazine
Albuquerque Journal

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New Mexico Voices for Children

Spirit of Hope Community Service Awards
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We've Extended the Nomination Deadline!

So there's still time to nominate someone special for the
2nd Annual Alice King Public Service Award
, the
2nd Annual Patty Jennings Citizen Advocacy Award and the
17th Annual Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award
!

Help us honor New Mexicans who have worked hard to make the world a better place for children and their families.

Click below to download nomination forms, instructions, and more information about the awards (pdf):

Alice King Award nomination form
Patty Jennings Award nomination form
Amy Biehl Award nomination form

Deadline for all nominations is Tuesday, August 31, 2010 at 3pm


We will present the
2nd Annual Alice King Public Service Award,
2nd Annual Patty Jennings Citizen Advocacy Award,
and
17th Annual Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award
on
Saturday, September 25, 2010, 6:30pm
at the Albuquerque Museum Amphitheater

We will also pay special tribute to Polly Arango

Buy your tickets online today!

Want to become a sponsor of the 2010 Celebration? Download the sponsorship sheet.
Want to be a food station sponsor? Download the information sheet and registration form.
For more sponsorship information, email Alicia Manzano or call 505-244-9505, ext. 20.


Congratulations to the 2009 Winners and Honorees!

Justice Maes
Angie Vachio
Alice King Public Service Award
Justice Petra Jimenez–Maes
Patty Jennings Citizen Advocacy Award
Angie Vachio
Alex Wirth
Alejandra Carmona
Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award
(19-26 age group)
Alex Wirth
Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award
(13-18 age group)
Alejandra Carmona

Spirit of Hope 2009 Spirit of Hope 2009
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Honoring those who serve beyond themselves

Program Description
The
Spirit of Hope Celebration is an annual event in which we honor New Mexicans who have made outstanding contributions in the public interest. Three awards are given—the Alice King Public Service Award, the Patty Jennings Citizen Advocacy Award, and the Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award. The awards are named for three advocates and activists who worked to make New Mexico and the world a better place.

History
The first
Spirit of Hope Celebration was in 2009, although we have been giving the Amy Biehl Youth Spirit Award since Amy's death in 1993.

Funding Source
The Spirit of Hope Celebration and awards are funded by our generous sponsors and through ticket sales to attendees. For information on being a sponsor for this year's event, email Alicia Manzano or call 505-244-9505, ext. 20.

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