RANDOLPH, Vt.— Gifford is currently seeking applicants for the 2022 Philip D. Levesque Memorial Community Award. The $2,000 grant is given annually to a local organization involved in the arts, health, community development, education, or the environment.
The Gifford Board of Trustees established the award in 1994 in memory of Levesque, Gifford’s president and chief executive officer from 1973-1994.
“Philip Levesque was an admired leader who was dedicated to serving communities in the White River Valley,” said Gifford Vice President of Development Ashley Lincoln. “Phil’s family is committed to continuing his legacy by funding this grant. We look forward to receiving and reviewing the many applications from the community-focused organizations in our area.”
Previous award recipients include The Brookfield Historical Society, VerShare, Bethel Recreation Department, Safeline, Stagecoach, Orange County Parent Child Center, Quin Town Senior Center, South Royalton School Recycle Compost and Volunteer Program, Bluebird Recovery Program, Kimball Library, Bethel Playground Project, Chelsea Little League Field, Rochester Chamber Music Society, Royalton Memorial Library, Tunbridge Library, White River Craft Center, Interfaith Caregivers, Chelsea Family Center, Granville Volunteer Fire Department, HealthHub School Clinic, and the Rochester, Hancock and Granville Food Shelf.
Applications for the 2022 award must be made in writing by Friday, Feb. 18, and include a detailed one-page description of a community project, estimated budget and timeline for project completion, expected results and benefits, and a copy of the organization’s 501 (c) (3) certificate. Completed applications may be sent to The Philip D. Levesque Memorial Fund, Gifford Health Care, Development Office, 44. S. Main St., Randolph, VT 05060 or emailed to .
A committee of hospital staff and Levesque’s family will review applications and select a winner. The 2022 award recipient will be announced March 9 at Gifford’s Annual Meeting. For more information, call 802-728-2380 or email .
