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The Edith L. Stunkel Good Government Award

The Edith L. Stunkel Good Government Award honors the memory and efforts of long-time League member and public servant Edith Stunkel, who worked tirelessly to involve citizens in all levels of government. During her service as a city commissioner and throughout her life, Ms. Stunkel championed the value of informed citizenship, actively encouraged public input and citizen participation in public policy decisions and worked for transparency in government.

Who is Eligible
The nominee must be a current resident of Riley County over age 18 who has devoted considerable time and energy to successfully promoting better government and whose leadership has advanced human dignity or improved the quality of life for the community. The nominee should be an individual who has shown creativity, persistence, and overall leadership, which has expanded our understanding and awareness of the importance of good citizenship, good government and our sense of community.

The individual - whether an elected or appointed official or volunteer - typically is noted for writing, speaking, organizing support for government or advising on effective ways to deliver services to the public. This could be accomplished in a variety of ways such as attempting to increase citizen participation in government; educating the public about an issue; working towards more open government; or involvement in ways that represent principles leading to better decision-making.

Current members of the League of Women Voters Board of Directors are not eligible to be nominated.

DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM (PDF)
DOWNLOAD NOMINATION FORM (MS Word)
Or to obtain a printed nomination form, please call League President Karen Mayse at 776-1637.

Sending a Nomination
Please return the nomination form and any accompanying documents as follows:

By e-mail: Return completed form to League President Karen Mayse by May 1, 2008 to lwv.manhattanks@gmail.com

By mail (must be postmarked no later than May 1, 2008):
Edith L. Stunkel Good Government Award
League of Women Voters
P.O. Box 835
Manhattan, KS 66505

Previous Award Recipients
Presented in May 2007 -- James Butler was recognized for his advocacy for civil rights, equal opportunity and and racial equality.

Presented in April 2006 -- Christopher Renner was recognized for his advocacy for civil rights particularly in regard to homosexuals, cultural harmony, and gender equality.

Presented in April 2005 -- James Sherow was recognized for his work in the area of preservation, affordable family housing and neighborhood rezoning.

Presented in January 2004 -- Mary Don Peterson, then President of the Coalition of Neighborhood Associations, was recognized for her efforts toward enacting zoning ordinances such as the Traditional Neighborhood Overlay and Multi-Family Redevelopment Overlay for older, traditional neighborhoods.

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Stella Harriss Scholarship
The Stella Harriss Scholarship honors the memory of League member and education champion Stella Harriss. This scholarship is awarded annually for continuing education at an accredited university, technical college or other learning institution. The League appoints a special committee to screen applicants. Please SEND AN E-MAIL to request information about how to apply.

Guide to Government
The league periodically publishes a directory with contact information for elected officials. It is available as a downloadable PDF or in print. Please SEND AN E-MAIL to obtain a printed directory.

DOWNLOAD GUIDE TO GOVERNMENT (PDF) – the League's comprehensive directory

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