The American Institute for Public Service created the Jefferson Awards in 1972, honoring those who have dedicated time to public service. Over the past 7 years, select local citizens have been honored with Jefferson Awards for their outstanding public service in our community. For information on the history of the American Institute for Public Service or the national Jefferson Awards, log on to www.jeffersonawards.org Click here to see the criteria for the 2012 Jefferson Awards. To get your nomination form, click here. 2011 Jefferson Award Winners Gerry Hince has made an impact on this community with her many hours of service and volunteer work. Click Here for Gerry's Profile Omer Jenkins spreads wide across Bryan and College Station. His dedication to serving others is why he is a 2011 Jefferson Award for Public Service recipient. Click Here for Omer's Profile Mary Mattingly became involved and made life changing differences in the life of others as a result of her father’s death from alcoholism.Click Here for Mary's Profile Ron Schmidt has held many leadership positions with civic, non-profit, commerce and educational organizations in the past 30 years. Click Here for Ron's Profile Ron Schmidt was chosen to by the board of selectors to advance to Washington, D.C. as the Brazos Valley representative at the National Jefferson Awards ceremony in June. |
