Third Annual Charlie Smith
Award
by Rox Tarrant
On Friday, November 4, 2005
come help me celebrate with Access Press at the third Annual Charlie
Smith Award.
As one of Minnesota’s favorite comedians, I am an observer
of life! In my act, I entertain the audience with stories of what
it’s like to be a single 50-year old woman who isn’t
on Prozac!!!
Over my ten-year comedy career, I have performed with Louie Anderson,
Scott Hansen, and Diane Ford. I have also been a producer of the
highly acclaimed all-female ten-year old comedy show, Women Out All
Night. As host of my own show, Hot Rox Late Night Laughs, I have
had people rolling in the aisles for five years!!
Join me for fun and entertainment on November 4, 2005 at the Como
Pavilion Black Bear Crossings, in St. Paul, MN. Or take two Prozac
and call me in the morning (oh wait, was that supposed to be aspirin).
2005 Charlie Smith Award Criteria and Nomination Form
This is the third year of
the Charlie Smith Award will be given. The award was named
in honor of a person who made a difference in the disability community.
Each year the award is presented to an individual in recognition
of their participation in the community. By participation we mean
not only that the person/group has participated, but has contributed,
given input, shared, partaken, chipped in, been involved, been an
active member in the process by which they achieved within, supported
or promoted the disability community.
We are seeking individuals
or groups that best exemplify the following criteria as described
on the nomination form.
The Award Criteria
The Charlie Smith Award the
Award is reserved for an individual or group who has demonstrated
an exceptional degree of service to people with disabilities by:
Networking - We seek nominations
for those individuals and/or groups achieving, promoting and increasing
networking among groups.
Achievement - We seek nominations
for those individuals and/or groups achieving or enriching the personal,
social and economic lives to overcome barriers and to build healthier
communities. For the purpose of improving the way of life for community
members of persons with disabilities.
Other criteria - We seek
nominations for those individuals/groups who have worked to bring
about change by:
-- Promoting awareness
and making information accessible about current events through public
media.
-- Making a contribution to eliminate attitudinal, social, economic and/or
physical barriers for persons with disabilities.
-- Improving a way of life for others.
-- Contributing to and having a lasting impact on communities.
-- Displaying leadership skills.
