Join us at the American Legion Post 101 on Saturday, November 16, 2024 for a night of fun and friendship as we raise vital funds for Hope Station. Get ready for an unforgettable evening! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this special night! In conjunction with recognizing honorees, this awards ceremony serves as Hope Station’s annual fundraiser. This fundraiser allows us to complete our mission, which is to promote economic and social mobility of Black and Brown individuals as an advocate, and through strategic community partnerships.

Hope Station will also honor two exceptional community leaders with the 1st Annual Youth Leadership Award and the 9th Annual Jim Washington Award.

Our Youth Leadership Award recognizes a high school student who has shown leadership and taken a lead on social and racial issues in school and/or the community at large. This award distinguishes a trailblazer who is striving to make a difference in their community and promotes acceptance, justice, and dignity for all people.

The Jim Washington Award is named for Hope Station’s former executive director. This award has been awarded every year since 2016 to an individual who embodies Jim Washington’s spirit and dedication to improving the lives of minorities and underprivileged community members.

Dress to impress!

Pricing Details:

• Early Bird Price: $45 (deadline is October 31)

• Regular Price: $60 (after October 31)

• Table of 8 Price: $300

Sponsorship Opportunities:

Sponsorship opportunities are still available! To learn more about how you, your organization, or your business can help make this event possible, click here.

Program Booklet Advertisements:

Individuals, organizations, and businesses are invited and encouraged to place an ad in the event’s program booklet. Click here to view the program booklet ad prices and details.

Important Dates:

• Nominations Open: September 18, 2024

• Nominations Deadline: October 14, 2024 (extended until October 21, 2024)

• Winners Announced: October 25, 2024

Click here to download the download and print the Youth Leadership Award Nomination form or access an online version here.

Click here to download and print the Jim Washington Award Nomination form or access an online version here.

Youth Leadership Award Details:

Our Youth Leadership Award recognizes a high school student who has shown leadership and taken a lead on social and racial issues in school and/or the community at large. This award distinguishes a trailblazer who is striving to make a difference in their community and promotes acceptance, justice, and dignity for all people.

Eligibility:

• Nominees must be in high school and reside in Cumberland County.

• Nominees must have performed volunteering outside of any paid internships.

• This award may only go to an individual.

• Cumberland County residents, students, and teachers may submit nominations.

Nomination Process:

Nominations are open and may be submitted by anyone. Nominations must be submitted through the Hope Station website by filling out the nomination form or submitting a paper application.by mail to: 149 W Penn Street, Carlisle PA 17013. Nominations must be submitted and received by October 14, 2024. Incomplete submissions, or those not following the submission instructions cannot be included for consideration.

Winner Announcement:

The winner of the 2024 Jim Washington Award and Youth Leadership Award will be decided by a panel. The awardee will be awarded and given their award at Hope Station’s 1st Awards Ceremony, which will take place on November 16, 2024, from 5:00pm – 7:00pm at the American Legion Post 101, located at 146 North Hanover Street, Carlisle PA.