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News - Michael Manley Award For Community Self-Reliance The Chairman of the Michael Manley Foundation, Mr Danny Roberts, has announced that Prime Minister Bruce Golding will be the Guest Speaker at the presentation of the 9th annual Michael Manley Award for Community Self-Reliance and that the deadline for entries for the Award has been extended. The new deadline for entries is Saturday May 31 and the award will be presented at the Little Theatre, Kingston 5, on Emancipation Day, August 1. The Michael Manley Award for Community Self-Reliance goes to the project that best exemplifies the Jamaican traditions of community cooperation and self-help. The required qualities include community initiative and participation; gender equity; youth involvement; sustainability; and economic, social, cultural and environmental impact. The winner receives a cash prize of $200,000 and an exquisite bronze resin trophy crafted by the renowned sculptor Kay Sullivan. All past awardees have reported very significant spin-offs in recognition and material support from Jamaica and overseas. An Environmental Foundation of Jamaica (EFJ) Award of $100,000, the fifth such annual award, will go to the entry with the best credentials in Environmental Conservation or Child Survival and Development. Entry forms are available at:
The entry form is also posted on the Foundation's website at www.michaelmanley.org May 19, 2008
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