The Local Food Board along with the Franklin County Local Food Council is
excited to announce the call for nominations for the Local Food Champion
Award!
What is the Local Food Champion Award
An award that gives the Local Food Board and the Food Council the
opportunity to recognize and celebrate grassroot community efforts that
support the work of the Columbus & Franklin County Local Food Action Plan
and work to create a food system that benefits ALL people.
Up to two awards may be given per quarter. Award winners will be recognized
on the Food Council’s website www.fclocalfoodcouncil.org, during a Food
Council meeting and by Columbus City Council and/or Franklin County Board
of Commissioners. Recognition for this quarter’s award winner(s) will be
during the June 19, 2019 Franklin County Local Food Council Meeting from
4:30-6:00 pm at 240 Parson Ave, Columbus OH, 43215. Meetings are open to
the general public.
Who Can Apply
Individuals, groups, organizations, agencies, or institutions that live,
work, play and/or worship in Franklin County, OH, and have shown
significant impact in the goal areas below:
1.
Enhance coordination and communication among existing food resources and
agencies.
2.
Improve access to and education about healthy food, affordable food and
local food.
3.
Increase the role of food in economic development.
4.
Prevent food-related waste.
How to Apply
Click here <https://goo.gl/forms/qkAPZBrFYaqBr5aw2> to complete the
nomination form. Nominations will be accepted April 15-29, 11:59pm.
Someone from the Franklin County Local Food Council will be in contact with
nominators by early May to share the award results. A Food Council member
may request additional information from the nominee prior to award
decisions.
Questions?
Email fcolfc@xxxxxxxxx
