Wawa Foundation Hero Awards to recognize Virginia non-profits
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The Wawa Foundation, Wawa’s non-profit through which its charitable giving is channeled, has announced that it will celebrate Wawa’s 20-Year Virginia “Wawaversary” by launching the Virginia Hero Awards. The awards will honor Virginia non-profits that assist others and help to improve and build stronger communities.
Three awards will be presented, one in each of the markets Wawa serves: Northern Virginia, Central Virginia, and the Peninsula & Hampton Roads. One Hero Award ($20,000 grant) and three runner-up awards ($5,000 each) will be awarded in each market.
Non-profit organizations may apply by submitting a video and/or a short story with background on the organization’s work with, and impact on, the community. The deadline for submissions is October 24, 2018.
Four finalists will be featured in a final voting round in each market. Community members will be invited to cast their votes between November 20 and December 4 for the everyday hero they believe has had the greatest impact on their community. The organization receiving the highest number of votes in each market will be recognized with The Wawa Foundation Hero Awards at events to be held the week of Dec. 17.
For details about awards, eligibility requirements, criteria and submission process, visit http://TheWawaFoundation.org.
