for Distinguished Community Service
William R. Burleigh, retired president and CEO of The E.W. Scripps Company, made his mark with distinguished community service throughout his 50 years with the company. In his honor, the Scripps Howard Foundation awards the William R. Burleigh Distinguished Community Service Awards to five employees each year.
Eligibility
The Burleigh Award honors
individuals who demonstrate exceptional levels of community
service and dedication based upon commitment, leadership,
impact and innovation to any non-profit charitable, civic,
health, social service, educational, cultural or community
organization(s).
All Scripps employees who have a minimum of one year of employment with the company as of the nomination deadline date July 1 are eligible. You may nominate a Scripps colleague and/or yourself.
Award
Winners receive a distinctive
trophy and the honor of awarding $5,000 to the charitable
organization(s) of their choice. Winners' names will be
added to the Burleigh Award plaque in the Hall of Fame
Corridor at corporate office.
Nomination
Process
To nominate yourself
and/or a Scripps collegue who fits the model Mr.
Burleigh has established, complete a nomination
form. Nomination forms are also available from your human
resource representative.
Deadline for nominations is July 1. Winners will be announced August 15 and posted to the Foundation's Web site.
For information about the program or to request a nomination form, contact Colleen Weinkam, program associate, Scripps Howard Foundation at 1-800-888-3000 ext. 3763 or colleen.weinkam@scripps.com.