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New Hope Award
The 2024 nomination process is now closed!
Thank you to all those who submitted their nominations. Recipients will be announced soon.
About
The Crystal Family New Hope Award is an annual award that honors New Americans. Through the generous support of the Crystal family, the New Hope Award was established in 2017 to recognize two individuals’ contributions, accomplishments, and impact within the community. Each recipient of the award receives a cash gift and is celebrated during an annual award ceremony.
A committee comprised of CVOEO staff will anonymously review all nominations and select two recipients. Thank you for helping us recognize the excellent work and impact by our community members.
"We are largely an immigrant nation, and today's ‘New Americans’ continue that tradition, enriching our communities, broadening our culture, and enhancing our lives. The New Hope Award is an effort to acknowledge that impact, and to identify and celebrate role models here in Vermont."
- Jon Crystal
Eligible New Americans are:
- Individuals 16 years old and older
- Individuals who live in Vermont
- Individuals who are actively engaged, contribute to the New American Community, make an impact, and empower community members. Example of activities are: Providing access to opportunities such as social services (information, education, employment, health access, sport, etc.)
-Individuals who have overcome an extreme hardship and would benefit from the award to further their progress
- Past nominees
- Individuals who could benefit from the award
Ineligible individuals are:
-Past New Hope Award recipients
-Self-nominated individuals
-Individuals nominated by relatives