Hinsch Community Service Awards

Fund: Hinsch Family Fund
Geographic Scope: Piqua, Springcreek, and Washington Townships, Ohio

These annual awards honor outstanding volunteers who have made significant contributions to local organizations. Two awards are presented annually—one to recognize an outstanding male volunteer (Scott Hinsch Award) and one for an outstanding female volunteer (Margaret Hinsch Award). The awards honor the lifetime of volunteerism exhibited by the late Scott and Margaret Hinsch.

Award Information

• Award Amount: $1,000 unrestricted grant to the recipient's sponsoring organization
• Award Type: Volunteer recognition with associated grant funding
• Recognition: Engraved glass plaque
• Frequency: Annual

Eligibility

• Must be a volunteer for a nonprofit organization located in Piqua, Springcreek, or Washington Townships
• Volunteers are recognized for efforts on behalf of a single organization during one specific calendar year
• No self-nominations accepted

Award Categories

• Margaret W. Hinsch Award: Outstanding woman volunteer
• Scott J. Hinsch Award: Outstanding man volunteer

Application Process

• Organizations nominate volunteers
• Nomination form required
• Selection based on volunteer's impact during the specified calendar year
• Honorees selected by foundation board

Recognition

Recipients receive presentation of award, engraved glass plaque, and the sponsoring organization receives a $1,000 unrestricted grant from the Hinsch Family Fund

How to Apply

1. Nominate: Organizations submit nominations for outstanding volunteers
2. Complete Nomination Form: Access application and instructions through the Piqua Community Foundation (click link provided on website)
3. Describe Volunteer's Contributions: Detail the volunteer's efforts and impact for their organization during the calendar year
4. Submit to Foundation: Send completed nomination form to Piqua Community Foundation
5. Selection: Foundation board reviews nominations and selects award recipients
6. Presentation: Awards are presented to recipients; nominating organization receives $1,000 grant

Key Details

• Nomination deadline: Typically early in the year for prior calendar year volunteers
• One volunteer per organization category
• Organizations must be located in eligible townships
• Recognition based on single-year, single-organization volunteer service