Community Foundation Seeks 'Unsung Heroes' of Brookline

The Brookline Community Foundation is seeking nominations for its annual awards honoring those Brookline residents who "tirelessly work to make (y)our town a better place for all of its residents."

The foundation is accepting nominations for the 2010 Unsung Heroes award up until Sept. 24. An award ceremony will be held on Nov. 4 at Brookline High School.

The foundation is seeking candidates who inspire others, work hard to make a difference in Brookline, think outside the box in their approach to solving social problems and have not been recognized by an outside charity of organizations.

Nominees will be reviewed by a selection committee and two recipients will chosen, one adult and one young person. Brookline Community Foundation will make a grant to a charity of each recipient's choosing.

To nominate a candidate, fill out a nomination form and send it to contact@brooklinecommunity.org or Brookline Community Foundation, 40 Webster Place, Brookline, MA 02445.