The Long Beach Rescue Mission will present its Emerging and Community Leader awards at its Sept. 19 Leadership Prayer Breakfast and is seeking nominations.
“Many individuals and organizations serve Long Beach, and we want to highlight those that may not receive recognition for their selfless effort,” said Robert Probst, newly appointed executive director of Long Beach Rescue Mission.
Last year the Emerging Leadership Award was presented to the Long Beach Police Explorer Post #295 for its commitment to developing young people as leaders by providing insight, leadership experience and mentoring.
The 2012 Community Award was presented to Ken Sem Kong. He grew up in challenging circumstances that were inherent in the Cambodian refugee community, and he was chosen for his work healing families both here and abroad and for bringing awareness to cross-cultural community issues.
Los Angeles County Supervisor Don Knabe has presented the awards since they were first introduced in 2009.
Nominations can be submitted online at lbprayer.com through Wednesday, Aug. 28. All awardees should fit these basic qualifications: demonstrated ethical leadership in their sphere of influence; awareness of, and involvement in, local community issues; excellent performance in school and/or work; and strong communication skills. The Emerging Leadership category is for nominees under 28 years of age.
The breakfast and awards ceremony will take place at The Hyatt, 200 South Pine Ave., on Sept. 19. Breakfast will be served at 7:15am, and the program will end at 9am.
Individual tickets are $40; a table of 10 is $400. Sponsorships are also available and may be tax-deductible. Tickets may be purchased and nominations submitted at lbprayer.com or by calling (562) 591-1292.
