The 2009 Robert
E. Bryan Public Service Award winners:
(From left to right) Christopher Belhorn,
Sharon Ritchie,
Dennis Orthner, Keith Amos, Savannah
Gelesko (not pictured)
Richard Rosen, pictured with Ned Brooks (left) was awarded the 2009 Ned Brooks Award for Public Service for his promotion of justice and the preparation of the next generation of lawyers for conscientious and zealous advocacy within the judicial system.
Representatives of Student Coalition for Action in
Literacy Education (SCALE), winners of the 2008
Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award
Representatives of the Center for Civil Rights in
the School
of Law with their community partners, winners of the 2008
Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award
Public Service Awards - Overview
The Carolina Center for Public Service honors individual students, faculty, staff and university units and organizations for extraordinary and exemplary public service through annual Public Service Awards. The awards include the Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award, the Ned Brooks Award for Public Service, and the Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award. A description of each and a link to more information and nomination forms are below.
The 2009 nomination cycle is closed. The 2010 cycle will open in October of 2009.
Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award
The Robert E. Bryan Public Service Award recognizes individuals (students, faculty or staff) who, as representatives of UNC-Chapel Hill, have demonstrated outstanding engagement and service to the state of North Carolina. This award is for a particular effort or one-time event (rather than an overall record of service) carried out through the individual’s role(s) in the University rather than that as a private citizen. Students, faculty and staff are eligible. Up to three awards are given annually. Each winner receives a framed certificate and a monetary award. Learn more and access the Bryan nomination forms.
Meet
the 2009 Robert E. Bryan Award recipients
Ned Brooks Award for Public Service
The Ned Brooks Award for Public Service 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. 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 annually. The winner receives a framed certificate and monetary award. Learn more and access the Brooks nomination forms.
Meet
the 2009 Ned Brooks Award recipient
Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award
The Office of the Provost Engaged Scholarship Award recognizes university units for exemplary engaged scholarship (the application of university expertise to address community needs) in service to the state of North Carolina. This award is for a specific (rather than overall) effort, and all university units and organizations are eligible. Up to two awards are given annually. Each winner receives a framed certificate and a monetary award. Learn more and access the Office of the Provost nomination forms.
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