Madison: Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award
Wisconsin Eagle/10319818

~ Madison, WI- The City of Madison is seeking nominations for its annual Jeffrey Clay Erlanger Civility in Public Discourse Award. This award, named after the late Jeffrey Clay Erlanger, recognizes individuals who have shown leadership skills while making a positive impact on the community.

Jeffrey Clay Erlanger was known for his integrity, passion, intelligence, and civility. Despite being a quadriplegic due to complications from a spinal tumor discovered in infancy, he dedicated his life to public service and promoting constructive advocacy and civil debate. He passed away on June 10, 2007.

Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway expressed her admiration for past recipients of the award and the impact they have had on the community. "We have many area residents who have shown leadership through quiet determination, much like Jeff Erlanger. It's been an honor to recognize them and celebrate them," she said.

The award has been expanded this year to recognize residents of the Madison metropolitan area who share Jeff Erlanger's dedication to public policy, civility, and individual rights. The recipient will be an individual who exemplifies these values in their daily life and has made a significant impact on the community.

More on Wisconsin Eagle

• Wohler announces three SRT monitoring enhancements for its iVAM2-MPEG monitor and the addition of front panel PID selection of A/V/subtitle streams
• Schemawriter.ai launches WordPress plugin as industry leaders confirm - schema markup is critical
• 20 Million Financing to Accelerate Growth and Advance Digital Asset Strategy Secured for Super League (N A S D A Q: SLE)
• uCAR Trading Launches goldsilbermarkt.de, a New Online Shop for Precious Metals
• Webinar Announcement: Reputational Risk Management in Internal Investigations: Controlling the Narrative Before, During, and After a Crisis

In addition to recognition, both the recipient and their nominator will be able to designate a non-profit charity to receive $250 each.

To be eligible for nomination, individuals must be adults residing in the Madison metropolitan area and have demonstrated leadership in public advocacy with a focus on constructive civil debate and fairness. They must also show dedication to treating others with civility, respect, and dignity.

Nominations must be submitted by November 3rd using the nomination application available at the Mayor's Office or via email at madisonmayor@cityofmadison.com with "Erlanger Award" in the subject line. The selection committee will not conduct additional research beyond what is provided in the nomination form.

The committee responsible for selecting the award recipient is composed of five individuals, including a member or representative of the Erlanger family, a representative of the Mayor, the Common Council President, and two resident members.

Jeffrey Clay Erlanger's legacy continues to inspire and honor those who embody his values and dedication to public service. The City of Madison encourages all residents to submit nominations for this prestigious award.

---

Show All News | Report Violation