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Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence

In 1989 the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore established the Richard A. Henson Award for Nonprofit Excellence in recognition of Richard's deep involvement with, and commitment to, community needs, and his contributions to our community.
 
The Award is presented annually to a nonprofit organization, within the tri-county region, which has implemented a program or project that has made an outstanding contribution to the well-being of residents of the Lower Eastern Shore. Nominees for the Award should, notably, through their actions, exemplify the spirit of excellence which filled the life of Richard A. Henson.
 
The criteria for the Award correspond closely to Richard A. Henson’s philosophy that achievements in the nonprofit sector should demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit, and that resources should be creatively marshalled to provide effective and timely responses to critical or emerging community needs. The Award Selection Committee will determine the selection of the nonprofit organization to be honored. The Selection Committee looks for nonprofits that have demonstrated board leadership and responsibility within the organization to carry forth their mission and to cultivate financial support in the community.

 

2013 Nomination Form (PDF)
2013 Nomination Form (Word)
 

Past Recipients

 
1989
1990
Wicomico Teen-Adult Center (Dove Pointe, Inc.)
1991
1992
1993
Christian Shelter, Inc.
1994
Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Lower Eastern Shore
1995 Life Crisis Center, Inc.
1996 Habitat on Maryland's Lower Shore
1997 Salisbury Neighborhood Housing Service, Inc.
1998 Maple Shade Youth and Family Services, Inc.
1999 Fruitland Community Center
2000
Diakonia, Inc.
2001
Salisbury Urban Ministries
2002 Seton Center
2003 United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore
2004 MAC, Inc.
2005 Worcester County G.O.L.D.
2006 Easter Seals Delaware and Maryland's Eastern Shore
2007 Lower Shore Enterprises
2008 Habitat for Humanity of Wicomico County
2008 Village of Hope
2009 Kids of Honor
2010
2011
2012