WJBC Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award nomination

Posted on September 30, 2015

WJBC is now accepting nominations for the thirty-eighth WJBC Don Munson Spirit of McLean County Award! Each year, the Spirit award is presented to someone who exemplifies the initiative, imagination and compassion that we at WJBC call “The Spirit of McLean County.” This year’s award will be presented at the American Red Cross of the Heartland’s Heroes Breakfast on November 10^th.

Please provide complete information about the nominee and why they should receive this year’s award. You can send your nomination to us at 236 Greenwood Avenue in Bloomington or fill out the form below. All entries must be received at the WJBC studios by October 18^th.

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