Marshall Awards

THE 2018 MARSHALL LEADERSHIP AWARDS

March 21, 2018 at 6:00pm (Doors open at 5:30)

The recipient of the Youth and Adult Leadership awards will be announced at a ceremony on March 21, 2018 at Providence Academy. Nominations must be received by The Historic Trust by 5 p.m. on February 16.

YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD

The nominee must be a 12th grade high school student living in Clark County (home schooled students are eligible). The nominee’s activities and projects must advance the work and philosophy of General George C. Marshall by:
• Demonstrating leadership
• Taking a stand for the rights of others
• Serving as a role model
• Showing initiative
• Motivating others to become involved

ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD

To qualify for the Marshall Adult Leadership Award, a nominee must be 35 years of age or younger, possess a 4-year college degree, and be a resident of Clark County. Selection is based on demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to public service, academic achievement, and potential for an ongoing leadership role in the community.

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GENERAL MARSHALL

From 1936 to 1938 General George C. Marshall lived in Vancouver in the Victorian house on Officers Row that today bears his name. While in Vancouver, he was a Brigadier General and served as Commander of the 5th Infantry Brigade at Vancouver Barracks. Marshall served as the Chief of Staff of the U.S. Army during World War II and he was Secretary of State from 1947 to 1949. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for the Marshall Plan, which helped rebuild the economies of Europe and the Pacific nations after the war.

MARSHALL LEADERSHIP AWARDS

General George C. Marshall Public Leadership Award was instituted in 1989 to recognize a young person’s commitment to public service and demonstrated leadership potential. This award was created in cooperation with the Marshall Foundation in Lexington, Virginia, to commemorate General Marshall’s two-year residence in Vancouver and to honor the legacy of this world statesman.

Two awards are given to Clark County Residents each year at the ceremony.

The ADULT LEADERSHIP AWARD is given to a community figure 35 years of age or younger who has demonstrated leadership ability, commitment to public service, academic achievement and potential for an ongoing active role in public service.

The YOUTH LEADERSHIP AWARD was established in 2000, and is presented to a high school Senior who demonstrates leadership, takes a stand for the rights of others, serves as a role model, shows initiative and motivates others to become involved.

2018 AWARD RECIPIENTS

Jenny N. Thompson, Police Activities League of Vancouver
Bridgette M. McCarthy, Washougal High School

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