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CAN AWARD INITIATIVE

THE CHANGE AGENT HUMANITARIAN AWARD INITIATIVE

 

This program is an initiative of Change Agent Network. It was founded three years ago. It is designed to acknowledge and honor the excellent works of men, women and organizations in our society who are making the ultimate difference in our world from their own little corner.  We believe that the world will be a much better place for all of mankind if, individually and collectively we try to look out for not only those we are connected to or with but also the less privileged in our midst.
 
Our organization is currently dedicated and committed to helping, improving and positively changing the lives of the people in Africa. However, in the United States of America, we organized a special award ceremony held once each year within the State of Louisiana in order to recognize, applaud, appreciate, encourage, and honor outstanding individuals, corporations, and religious organizations that are serving society diligently to bring about positive changes in various areas of the community and the world at large. There are a lot of positive things being done in the United States and around the world as far as serving and taking care of the less fortunate is concerned.  Therefore, we deem it necessary to recognize and commend the outstanding efforts and sacrifices of men and women who are impacting the lives of others by true motives in society.  Most especially during these challenging times of economic crisis around the world.

We identify and honor individuals and organizations that are affecting and positively changing our society in various endeavors of human life.

 

The rationales behind this program are in two folds: 

  1. To honor and promote the excellent works of people who have the heart and dedication to advancing the cause of humanity at the local, national and international levels.
  2. To motivate and challenged others who might be sitting on the fence to get involve into humanitarian services and volunteerism around them as well as emulate the good example of others

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT NOMINATION FORM FOR THE CHANGE AGENT HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2010.

 


Mr. Chinedu Maduagwu presenting the 2008 CAN HUMANITARIAN AWARD to Ms.Valerie Keller of the Acadiana Outreach Center in Lafayette, Louisiana


LIST OF HONOREES OF THE 2008 CHANGE AGENT HUMANITARIAN AWARD

 

 Head Of Organization 

 Name Of Organization 

 Location 

1

Sheriff Michael Neustrom  

Sheriff Of Lafayette Parish 

Louisiana  USA

2

Velerie Keller 

Acadiana Outreach Center 

Acadiana Outreach Center 

3

Carole Glover 

Meaningful Minds of Louisiana 

Louisiana  USA

4

Pauline Kamba Neto  

Children of Congo Project 

Louisiana  USA

5

Ann Dalme 

United Methodist Church  

Louisiana USA



LIST OF INDIVIDUAL HONOREES OF 2008 

 

 Name of Individual   

 Location

6

Dr. Edward W. Gassie 

Baton Rouge, Louisiana U.S.A.

7

Judy Kern 

Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, Louisiana U.S.A

8

Tabatha Brown  

Baton Rouge, Louisiana U.S.A.

9

Joy Porter  

Lafayette City, Louisiana U.S.A.

10

Ursula Harrison  

Lafayette, Louisiana U.S.A

11

Margaret Obafunwa 

Lafayette, Louisiana U.S.A.

12

Kensi  Abdillahi 

Baton Rouge, Louisiana U.S.A.

13

Laura St. Blance

Baton Rouge, Louisiana U.S.A.


A group photograph of the 2008 CAN AWARD ceremony

 

 

 

THE CHANGE AGENT HUMANITARIAN AWARD 2009 HONOREES

The 2009 CHANGE AGENT HUMANITARIAN AWARD CEREMONY was held on April 18, 2009 in Lafayette Louisiana USA. The Keynote Speaker of the occasion was Dr. Walter Wiles (Dept of Int'l Programs. Southern University Baton Rouge Louisiana.)  Dr. Walter Wiles is also the current President of the Liberian Association of Louisiana as well as member of the advisory board of CAN.

In his complimentary address to the honorees and audience, Dr. Wiles emphasized on the importance of Community Service, Selfless Life and Human Development Services. Dr. Wiles mentioned that, " Community Service starts at a local level and eventually move ahead to affect the whole world. It is usually done by community members both individually and collectively to bring about development, safety and prosperity in our society.

This year 2009, we had six honorees as mention below:

Name of Organization Location
1. Jeff & Jennifer Schmid (Angel Food Ministries of Lafayette First Assembly)  Lafayette, Louisiana
2. Danny Landry (THE UPS STORE on Johnston Street) Lafayette, Louisiana
3. EarthShare Gardens of Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana
4. Freedom Missionary Baptist Church Eunice, Louisiana
5. The KAJN FAMILY OF MINISTRIES Crowley, Louisiana
6. ResCare, Inc. Lafayette, Louisiana
 7.  Angelsnet Foundation
  Worcester, MA
 

 

 A group photograph of the 2009 CAN AWARD HONOREES

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THE CHANGE AGENT HUMANITARIAN AWARD is designed to acknowledge and honor the excellent work of men and women in our society who are making the difference in our world from their own little corner.  We believe that the world will be a much better place for all of mankind if, individually, we try to look out for, not only our family members, love ones, friends and immediate neighbors, but also the less privileged in our midst.


The Change Agent Network (CAN) invites you to nominate women, men and organizations that have contributed to the development of humanity and society in the following areas:

Change Agent Network, Inc.
106 Lockeport Circle
Lafayette, Louisiana 70508 USA.
Telephone: 1-337-781-4208, 1-337-739-7770  Fax: 337-236-3655

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