Community Catalyst Contest

October 11, 2007

There are so many folks in the Inland Empire that work for the betterment of their communities. Countless volunteer hours are given each day to make the communities better places to live. Some of these volunteers do receive recognitions and honors, but most are committed to a project without the desire or expectation that they will be compensated or publicly recognized.
An e mail that I received last Friday caught my attention. It came from the Smithsonian Magazine and referenced a contest being sponsored by The Dow Chemical Company. I shall quote the e mail:
"Do you know someone who is actively working to improve your community?
Join The Dow Chemical Company in recognizing Community Catalysts who are truly making a difference. One winner will be selected to receive a $1,000 cash prize in recognition of his/her efforts and will be profiled within a Dow advertisement in Smithsonian magazine as well as on Smithsonian.com/catalyst.
Go to www.Smithsonian.com/catalyst for more information and to nominate your Community Catalyst. Entry period ends December 1, 2007."
Let's recognize the individuals who make our communities such great places to live!