Bosma accepting nominations for Thomas C. Hasbrook Award

Kevin Green, Greensburg Daily News, Ind.
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Jan. 5—INDIANAPOLIS — Nominations for the Thomas C. Hasbrook Award are now open. Every year, Bosma presents the award to an outstanding individual who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to supporting people with disabilities.

"The Thomas C. Hasbrook Award is a cherished honor held by few," said Jeff Mittman, president & CEO. "Previous award winners are individuals who have been champions of advocacy for individuals with vision loss."

Nominees for the Thomas C. Hasbrook Award must exemplify a strong community service orientation and a commitment to helping individuals with disabilities realize their potential through advocacy, leadership, program development or community service.

The Hasbrook Award recipient will be honored at the Thomas C. Hasbrook Award Breakfast on March 7, 2024, at the Conservatory at Evergreen.

The award is given in honor of Thomas Hasbrook, a Marine who lost his sight in a stateside explosion in 1944. Despite his vision loss, he was a tireless advocate for people who are blind. Hasbrook was a leader in the blind community, serving as deputy mayor for Indianapolis and on the boards of many local nonprofits. This award is given to celebrate his dedication and long-lasting legacy.

This breakfast is a fundraising event hosted by Bosma Visionary Opportunities Foundation, whose mission is to support rehabilitation, education, training and employment services for people who are blind or visually impaired offered through the Bosma Center for Visionary Solutions.

Nominations for the Thomas C. Hasbrook Award can be emailed to Sarah Allain at saraha@bosma.org.

Award nominations close on Jan. 15.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities for the breakfast are available by contacting Louise Jones at louisej@bosma.org.

To learn more about Bosma, visit www.bosma.org.

About Bosma

Rooted in more than 100 years of history, Bosma is one of Indiana's largest nonprofit organizations providing training and employment for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Bosma Enterprises, the organization's business entity, helps socially responsible companies with a focus on supplier diversity expand their sourcing options with high-quality goods and services.

Bosma's Center for Visionary Solutions, located in Indianapolis, served over 1,000 clients last year. The experienced staff, more than half of whom are blind, offer personalized programs throughout Indiana, ranging from counseling to job placement and daily living skills training.

These initiatives help adults gain the life skills they need to remain independent and the job skills they need to stay self-sufficient. — Information provided