KNIGHT of the BLIND
AWARD
1996 -- Montgomery Trust
1997 -- Beecher Strube
1998 -- Jay & Bettie Bullock
1999 -- Inze Tate
2000 -- Bill Winland, PID
2001 -- Rosie Neiberger Trust
2002 -- Bill McCarrel
2003 ------
2004 -- Pete Miner
2005 -- Scott Gillmer
2006 -- Al Parmely
2007 -- Mick Barrus
2008 -- Mike Cometto
2009 -- Lewis Lyon
2010 -- Robert Lauman
2011 -- Dr. Randolph Johnston
Following is the manner in which the award is constructed:
PURPOSE
From time to time but no more often than yearly the Lions of Wyoming Foundation may wish to recognize an individual or entities
for extraordinary effort on behalf of the blind and /or visually impaired.
This special recognition shall follow the criteria as set below:
DESCRIPTION
This award shall consist of an engraved plaque bearing the inscription “Lions of Wyoming Foundation Knight of the Blind Award”
which will also have the Foundation logo attached.
In addition, the recipient will have an engraved brick with his/her name placed on the Wall of Fame at the Allen H. Stewart Lions Camp.
ELIGIBILITY
Lions, Lioness, and Leos of D-15 are eligible to receive the Lions of Wyoming Foundation Knight of the Blind Award.
Individuals who serve or served on the Lions of Wyoming Foundation Boards will not be eligible for consideration for this award
until one year passes (6/2008) after having served on either board.
Companies, other foundations, corporations, etc. who have made significant contributions to the blind
or visually impaired (financial or otherwise) may also be considered.
(Changes and update approved October 2008)
NOMINATION
Individuals or entities may be nominated for this award by one of the following:
(1) Appropriate Lions/Lioness/Leo Club;
(2) Appropriate District Governor, Vice District Governor, Region Chairman, or Zone Chairman;
(3) Appropriate Lions of Wyoming Foundation Trustee.
Nominations must be forwarded in writing with a detailed description of why nominee should receive the award to
the Lions of Wyoming Foundation Executive Director during the period January 1-15 of the calendar year.
SELECTION CRITERIA
The nominee shall have demonstrated accomplishment in the area of sight conservation or meaningful work with the blind and/or visually impaired.
Accomplishment may be for a single activity or project or for numerous contributions over an extended period of time.
Service as a member of the board on any Lions’ sight related entity shall not be considered a sole appropriate basis to qualify for this award.
The individual needs to have made an extraordinary effort on behalf of the blind and/or visually impaired.
(Changes and update approved October 2008)
SELECTION COMMITTEE
The selection committee shall consist of the current members of the Board of Trustees of the Lions of Wyoming Foundation and its Executive Director.
The selection will be made at the Foundation’s mid-winter meeting.
PRESENTATION
The award will be presented at the annual D-15 Spring Convention.
The selection committee may withhold the award for any calendar year deemed appropriate.
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