Barbara Stone Community Leadership Award Nomination Form

Barbara Stone was an instrumental leader in the Greenville community when it came to the services and rights of people with disabilities. Her decades-long mission made a profound impact on the quality of life of many people with disabilities in Greenville County. Like Barbara, there are many dedicated individuals in Greenville who still carry on her legacy of service and giving. It is with great pride that the Barbara Stone Foundation has created an annual Community Leadership Award to honor an individual who has shown the same commitment, initiative and spirit. If you know of an individual who you think embodies some of the same characteristics as Ms Stone, we invite you to nominate this person. Below is a link to the nomination form, nominations are open through Monday, February 3, 2025.

Purpose:

Barbara Stone led efforts to unify community and government leaders to establish day program options for children with disabilities and employment workshops for adults. In 1968, she helped establish a day camp for children and adults with disabilities and special needs which has grown into a wonderful summer camp called Camp Spearhead. Because of her, seeds were planted to establish many services that still exist today. Barbara’s legacy and determination to support individuals’ lives is now carried on through the Foundation which bears her name.

Award Requirements:

Resides in the Upstate of South Carolina.
Demonstrates long-term involvement within the disability community.
Exemplifies the initiative, determination, commitment and spirit of Barbara Stone.

Nominees:

Must be able to attend the Barbara Stone Foundation’s Birthday Bash on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
Receive a donation in their name to a disability-based non-profit organization. (List of organizations to choose from will be provided)

Birthday Bash St. George Creek Orthodox Cathedral, Theodore Hellenic Center, 402 N. Academy, Greenville

2025 Nominations are now closed.

Nomination Form:

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Your Name*

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Your Email*

Your Phone*

Name of Nominee*

First Last

Email of Nominee*

Phone Number of Nominee*

Approximate years of service*

How does the nominee demonstrate similar initiative, determination, commitment, and spirit, as the late Barbara Stone?*

What specific activities has the nominee done in the last 5 years to impact, engage and improve the lives of people with disabilities?*

What steps did the nominee take to further Barbara Stone’s mission/legacy?*

What organizations has the nominee been affiliated with related to the disability community?*

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