Pam Silberman (pictured with Ned Brooks (left) and her nominator, Gordon DeFrieze (right)) was awarded the 2008 Ned Brooks Award for Public Service for her work with healthcare and healthcare policy.
Ned Brooks Award for Public Service
The Ned Brooks Award for Public Service honors the contributions and values of Ned Brooks, who has served the University since 1972, making significant contributions to the mission of service and engagement, including a leadership role in the development of the Carolina Center for Public Service. The award recognizes a faculty or staff member of the UNC-Chapel Hill community who throughout his/her career has, in a collaborative and sustained manner, made a difference in the larger community by:
- Encouraging active involvement of others in service to and engagement with the community beyond the University, and/or
- Directly providing public service beyond the University, and
- Mentoring, inspiring and providing opportunities for others to effectively make a difference in the larger community.
The award is based on a sustained record of service over a period of years carried out through the individual’s role(s) in the University rather than as a private citizen. All faculty and staff are eligible. One award is given during each nomination period. Nominations will be under consideration for three years. The winner receives a framed certificate and monetary award.
The 2009 nomination cycle will open in November, 2008.
Learn more about past Brooks Award recipients.
Learn more about writing a successful nomination.
The Carolina Center for Public Service strengthens the University's public service commitment by promoting scholarship and service that are responsive to the concerns of the state and contribute to the common good.
“A Community Engaged University” recognized by the
Carnegie Foundation
CCPS is a unit of the Office of Vice Chancellor
for Public Service and Engagement.