History: Each year the NWCA awards the Henderson Award for Community Service, which recognizes an individual or organization in Franklin County who has provided outstanding volunteer service that improves local neighborhoods. This award is a memorial to Anna Mildred Henderson, a founder of NWCA. For many decades, the Henderson family farmed land in the Henderson Road area (before it was incorporated into Columbus). The family home was located on the cite of the current Borders Bookstore on Henderson Rd. and Kenny Rd.
Anna Mildred Henderson recognized that Columbus would expand, and formed NWCA to help channel development in a positive direction. In this and in other ways, she championed citizen involvement at the grassroots level to improve local neighborhoods.
Past recipients of the award come from all areas of Franklin County. Some have had been affiliated with a civic association, area commission, or volunteer agencies. Others quietly help their neighbors without outside support or fanfare.
The 2009 Henderson Award: Do you know someone or an organization that is making a difference in the community. Nominate that individual or organization for the 2009 Henderson Award.
To nominate, complete the Nomination Form and send it to: Henderson Awards Committee, Northwest Civic Association, P.O. Box 20134, Columbus, Ohio 43220 or by email to northwestcivic@yahoo.com. Nominations are due by April 3, 2009.
The Award will be presented at the NWCA Annual meeting on April 22, 2009, 7pm, Meadowpark Church of God, Bethel Road.
