Nassau, Bahamas - Nominations are open for the 2015 Lady Sassoon Golden Heart
Award, which recognises the work of Bahamians who promote human welfare and
dignity.
In preparation for the 52nd Annual Heart
Ball, where the award has been presented since 1968, the Sir Victor Sassoon
(Bahamas) Heart Foundation and the Heart Ball Committee is accepting
nominations, which should be accompanied by a letter or statement explaining
why the person recommended should receive the award.
Well known businessman Bismark Coakley, who passed
away in July, received the 2014 award for his selfless efforts to improve the
lives of others as a founding member of Toastmasters international, Rotary Club
of West Nassau, Young Presidents Organization and founding director of Junior
Achievement. He also served as director of the Physically Challenged Children’s
Committee.
“Mr. Coakley stood out as what we look for in a Golden
Heart Award winner. The award is presented to a person who gives of themselves,
selflessly for the betterment of their fellow man,” said R E Barnes, chairman
of the Heart Foundation. “We are still saddened by his passing.”
Man with a Golden Heart - Chairman of the Sassoon Heart Foundation R E Barnes (right) presents the late A Bismark Coakley with the 2014 Lady Sassoon Golden Heart award. Nominations are now being accepted for the 2015 award, which will be presented at the 52nd Annual Heart Ball, February 13, 2016 at Melia Nassau Beach Resort. (Photo by Jamal Jones, J&J Photo Imaging)
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In addition to Mr. Coakley, recent winners of award
include Mrs. Shelagh Pritchard, Mrs. Shelia Culmer, Ms. Marjorie Davis and Dr. Donald
Gerace.
“The qualities desired in a nominee is that the
individual works to better their fellow men. They can work with institutions or
by taking up challenges on their own. The important thing is that they better
their fellow men without looking for a reward,” said Mr. Barnes.
“It is the people’s award and the nominations come
from the public. There are worthy people out there who deserve acknowledgment
for their contributions and we are excited to be able to honour someone once
again,” he said.
Submissions for the 2015 Lady Sassoon Golden Heart
Award can be hand delivered to Grosham Property, Cable Beach or emailed to
sassoonheart@gmail.com. The deadline for nominations is Thursday, December 31,
2015. For more information visit sassoonheartfoundation.org or call 327-0806.
