etown : e-chievement awards : recent winners

etown : e-chievement awards : recent winners

I listen to eTown... yeah, I do. It's a Radio Show that comes on KNBA on Saturday mornings and it's occasionally cool and occasionally too Garrison Keylor. But, I really like what they are trying to do. They mix up musicians of different styles and reach out to find progressive solutions to things. It's all so cheery and nice, and then sort of out of place harsh. Like a hippy saying they would like to kill everyone that eats meat... Anyway...

One of my favorite parts of this show is the e-chievement awards. Each week they do a story about someone that is doing something to help others in their community. It's a cool way to give attention to someone's work and define the values of the community. It also gives people inspiration and ideas to start something themselves.

In the last 3 weeks, they have put the spotlight on Alternative fuels, holistic healthcare, and urban tree planting.

I like it.

Here is how they explain it:
[quote] One of the show's most popular segments is the e-chievement award. Listeners from around the country send in tales of remarkable individuals who are working hard to make a positive difference in their communities and beyond. From massive river clean-ups to programs that help the homeless, from neighborhood environmental activists to national social and environmental organizations, we take pride in celebrating the success stories of ordinary citizens accomplishing extraordinary things.

One step at a time. That's how things change, that's how problems are solved. That's the message delivered each week, as we recognize people around the country who've found positive solutions to challenges in their communities. Each winner is nominated by a listener and joins us live, by phone or in person, to tell their personal story on the air.

Since 1991, etown has presented hundreds of e-chievement awards with documented, positive results. Our winners have experienced:

* Greater funding for their non-profit efforts
* Additional contributions of resources
* Increased volunteer time, in-kind services, and more

etown also sponsors our e-chievement award winners for one year on the "Make The Difference Network (MTDN)." MTDN's intention is to create a "Connecting Point" where those people who want to "Experience the Magic of Giving" can connect with nonprofit organizations who have specific "Wishes" and projects and make direct donations in support of those "Wishes." (www.mtdn.com).

etown has put thousands of listeners in touch with our award winners. Building community through e-chievement awards ... it's what the "e" in etown is all about.

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