I am privileged to serve
on the committee that will choose the 2009 Roderick Award of Courage. This
award will be presented on March 5, 2010.
The Roderick Award of
Courage is named for the valiant Civil War horse that was killed in battle
while galloping to his owner’s side despite carrying three gunshots in its leg.
In 2008 Madeline “Maddie”
Grayson Adams saved her choking grandmother’s life by performing the Heimlich
maneuver. For this act of bravery and courage “Maddie” was awarded the 2009
Roderick Award of Courage. You can view more stories about this act of bravery
at www.roderickplace.com/award.
The nominations for this
year’s Roderick Award are now open. The committee is looking for a resident of or someone who works in Williamson
County Tennessee who has displayed an extraordinary act of courage.
Nominations should be made on or before October 31, 2009.
General criteria for
nominees:
- Nominee can be living or deceased
- Nominee must live or work in
- Nominee can be eligible for a single act of
heroism or lifelong achievement
- Act of heroism could have occurred outside
- Nominee can be an individual or small group
- Act of heroism must have taken place after
January 1, 2008
- There will no limits based on age, color,
creed or religion
- Nominee does not need to be human; it could be
a pet
- Self nominations are permitted.
Further information on the
Roderick Award of Courage can be found at www.roderickplace.com/award.
The committee for this
award needs your help; please consider nominating a person whom you feel has
demonstrated courage.
Links:
Roderick Award of Courage
on-line nomination form
Roderick Award of Courage
printable nomination form
Williamson County Tennessee Chamber of Commerce Online Magazine.