Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award

The Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award is presented each year to an outstanding individual (or couple) who has given of his or her time and talents in making Matthews a better community through community service. The award is given in memory of Nancy Glenn who passed away in December 2006. Nancy was a hardworking dedicated individual who was known for her love of the Matthews community. She had served on the Matthews Human Services Council and worked with many other civic groups. She owned the Matthews News and Record for a number of years and had worked as Executive Director of the Matthews Chamber of Commerce. The first Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award was presented to her family in 2007-2008.

Nomination Information

Nominations are closed for 2011-12. This year's award will be presented at Matthews Town Council Meeting on February 13, 2012 at 7:00 p..m.

Nominations will be open in the fall for next year's Nancy Glenn Community Servant Award.

Eligibility: resident of the Matthews area; members of MHSC are not eligible.

Mail completed form to:
Matthews Human Services Council
P.O. Box 2953
Matthews, NC 28106

OR

Email completed form to info@matthewshsc.org

Nomination Form

More information regarding nominating criteria and submission details may be obtained here.

This Year's Recipient

2010-11

Paula Lester

Current President of Matthews Historical Foundation which is responsible for the preservation of the recently renovated Matthews Reid House and recently restored Massey Clark House. Served on the Matthews Board of Commissioners for four years. Commissioner on the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic Landmarks Commission. Past President of Matthews Woman's Club Service League. Author of Matthews Memories and Discover Matthews: From Cotton to Corporate.