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1. Can children be nominated/win the award?

Yes. We welcome nominations from all age groups. Nominations of children are possible and project/service will be considered regardless of age.

2. Must nominators and co-nominators be residents of the City of Albany?

No. Only the award nominee must be a City of Albany resident with a permanent mailing address in the City of Albany. 

3. Does the nominee's length of time as a resident of Albany matter?

No. The nominee could be an Albany resident for a month or a lifetime. Consideration of their nomination will be based on the impact of their work in the community. 

4. What are you looking for in a nominee?

The Henry Johnson Award will be given to an Albany resident, nominated by their peers, who has made meaningful contributions to their community leadership and has bettered their community or the City in any of the following areas: arts and history, social justice, education, or volunteerism. This year, consider those who have risked their lives or even their health in the fight against COVID-19.

5. What kinds of community service count?

Any kind that you think merits acknowledgement and thanks. Nominees can be artists, activists, educators, artists, soup kitchen volunteers, or a neighbor who regularly picks up trash in the neighborhood. Any kind of helper can be nominated. They needn't have made a big splash; they can be helpful to their community in 101 small ways that add up to greatness. 

6. Can I nominate myself?

No. But your spouse, parent, sibling, child, best friend, neighbor, teacher, student, colleague, or employer can nominate you.

7. If I'm going to nominate someone, do I need co-nominators?

No. Co-nominators are not necessary, but they can help strengthen a submission.

8. How many winners can there be?

There will be one winner each year, as well as possible "honorable mentions" the Award Committee identifies based on the strength of the nomination.

9. Who is on the Henry Johnson Award Committee?

The Henry Johnson Award Committee is made up of members of the Henry Johnson Day Advisory Group and members of the Albany community. 

10. How will the winner be selected?

The Award Committee will collect and review nominations. 

11. How will I know if my nominee has won?

A member of the Award Committee will contact both you and the winner by phone and/or email. This is why it is important that you include contact information in your nomination form.

12. Will I be contacted if my nominee has not won this year's award?

No, you will not be contacted if your nominee was not selected for this year's award, but we encourage you to apply again next year for consideration.

13. When will the 2023 Henry Johnson Award be given?

The Award will be given on Saturday, September 9, 2023 , at the City of Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival. Details about the event are forthcoming. The winner must be available to receive the in person, barring any extenuating circumstances that should be brought to the attention of the Committee in advance.