By PAM HARRIS Community Outreach Director, Real Services, Inc. The deadline to nominate someone for one of the 19th annual Age of Excellence Award is 4 p.m. Friday, April 3. Each year, REAL Services honors unsung heroes in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties. These heroes are spouses, sons, daughters, neighbors, etc. who …read more.

The Indiana Historical Society is seeking nominations for seven annual awards given out at the Founders Day Dinner each year. With these awards, the IHS recognizes outstanding individuals whose efforts have enriched the lives of others by conveying awareness and appreciation of Indiana’s history on local, regional and statewide levels. The IHS is looking for …read more.

Do you know someone who is always doing something nice for others? Maybe they rake leaves for an elderly neighbor, take meals to someone who is homebound, or volunteer for the jobs no one else wants to do. The Kosciusko County Community Foundation wants you to nominate that person for a Heart of Gold award. …read more.

The Indiana Commission for Women is seeking nominations for the 2013 Torchbearer Awards. The state of Indiana’s most prestigious recognition of women, Indiana Torchbearers are those women who have stepped forward as leaders by breaking down barriers to women’s full participation. “These women become lasting legacies for us all by overcoming immense challenges with courage, …read more.