Jean Hudson Gano Award
The Junior League of Summit (JLS) is now accepting nominations for its Jean Hudson Gano Award program for 2023. This award recognizes special volunteer achievement by either an individual or a nonprofit organization. It is given in memory of and in tribute to Jean Hudson Gano, a JLS member who died of breast cancer in May of 1997. Jean’s exemplary and extraordinary commitment to voluntarism, community service, and particularly to issues regarding women and children, was an inspiration to all those who were touched by her efforts.
Nominees from the communities of Berkeley Heights, Chatham, New Providence, and Summit are eligible for the award. Individual nominees should be of high school age or above whose dedication and excellence in leadership has served their community through their volunteer efforts, either within the preceding year or as a long-term, on-going commitment. Organizations nominated should be those that benefit women and/or children within the past year and must supply verification of 501c3 status.
The award recipient will be honored at a future event, and the recipient’s name will be displayed on a plaque at the JLS Thrift Shop. Recipients will receive a $500 monetary award made possible by a generous gift given by Jean’s father, Mr. William Hudson.
For more information, and to access the application, please visit www.jlsummit.org. Applications are due by February 28, 2023.
Junior League of Summit, Inc. is an organization of women whose mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. For more information about the Junior League of Summit or to inquire about becoming a member, please visit the website at www.jlsummit.org or contact the of ice at 908-273-7349. Those interested in donating to the League, please visit jlsummit.org/?nd=donate_summary.
