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Melendy Spirit Award

Funder: Cedar Falls Community Foundation

Named After: Peter Melendy, who became a Cedar Falls resident in 1859 at age 36

Purpose: Honor individuals, families, groups, or organizations who have made outstanding contributions to Cedar Falls, positively affecting the overall quality of life through philanthropic or other means.

Eligibility:

  • Geographic Focus: Cedar Falls residents

  • Recipient Types: Individuals, families, groups, or organizations (living or deceased)

  • Criteria: Outstanding community contributions; enhancement, improvement, or positive effect on Cedar Falls quality of life through philanthropic means

    • Award Details:

  • Status: Annual recognition award (specific monetary value not specified in content)

  • Nomination Process: Open nominations period

    • Past Recipients: 2022 Melendy Spirit Award recipients announced (specific names not detailed in provided content)

    Contact:

  • Phone: 319-243-9170

  • Email: director@cf-communityfoundation.org

  • Address: 515 Main St., Suite F, Cedar Falls, IA 50613

    • How to Apply

    Nomination Process

    Submission Window: Annual nominations accepted (typically spring; 2022 nominations accepted as of March 29)

    Nomination Requirements: Not fully specified in available content

    How to Nominate:
    1. Contact Cedar Falls Community Foundation
    2. Phone: 319-243-9170
    3. Email: director@cf-communityfoundation.org
    4. Visit: cf-communityfoundation.org

    Selection & Announcement:

  • Nominations reviewed by foundation

  • Awards announced (2022 recipients announced July 22, 2022)

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