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Marshall Public Leadership Award nominations sought

The Columbian
Published: January 5, 2015, 4:00pm

The Fort Vancouver National Trust is seeking nominations for its annual leadership awards honoring Gen. George C. Marshall.

• A nominee for the adult Marshall Public Leadership Award must be a resident of Clark County, 35 or younger, with a four-year college degree. Criteria include leadership ability, commitment to public service, academic achievement and potential for an active role in public service. The award includes $2,200 toward a trip to the Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Va., Colonial Williamsburg and Washington, D.C.; opportunities to work with community leaders; and a scholarship for Leadership Clark County.

• Marshall Youth Leadership nominees must be county residents in the 12th grade. Criteria include activities and projects demonstrating the values of Marshall. The award includes a $2,500 college scholarship; a $500 summer internship in the Trust’s Celebrate Freedom office; a chance to meet local elected officials; and a chance to take part in Celebrate Freedom events.

The award dinner is March 18. Tickets are at www.fortvan.org/marshallawards.

From 1936-1938, Marshall commanded the 5th Infantry Brigade at Vancouver Barracks; he was Army chief of staff during World War II.

As secretary of state, he received the Nobel Peace Prize for his postwar Marshall Plan.

Nomination deadline is 5 p.m. Feb. 6. Forms are www.fortvan.org/marshallawards or the Trust office, O.O. Howard House, 750 Anderson St.

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