The Community Foundation is again helping to administer the Community Gems Awards. The award, first presented in 2009 by Clarkes Jewelers and the Foundation, honors remarkable women in the Shreveport-Bossier community who have made exceptional contributions and who are not typically in the spotlight. The annual presentation recognizes 12 women each year. Each honoree gets the chance to wear a diamond necklace – called "Gemma” -- for a month.
Nominations of several deserving women have been submitted and the
selection process is under way. Winners will be announced soon.
By definition, a Community Gem is a female living in Shreveport-Bossier who exemplifies the following characteristics:
n Does not hold a management position with a nonprofit organization
n Is exceptional in giving of her time and talents to benefit the community
n Cares for others in extraordinary ways
n Brings out the best in those around her
n Makes the world brighter and her community better for her contributions
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