Nominations being accepted for the Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award

The Waverly Rotary Foundation, in cooperation with The Community Foundation for the Twin Tiers (CFTT), recently announced that nominations for the Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award are now being accepted. 

William “Bill” Ransom, III passed away on July 10, 2014 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was a Valley businessperson and was extremely active in his community.

Sarah Ransom passed away on April 22, 2022. Sarah retired from Guthrie and had a strong sense of civic engagement. 

Bill and Sarah served on many boards and committees and always provided leadership and vision to all the organizations with which they were involved. The Fund was established in their names to honor their steadfast commitment and dedication to making the community a stronger and better place in which to live, work, and enjoy life. 

The Bill and Sarah Ransom Community Service Award will be given to someone who exemplifies Bill and Sarah’s beliefs and who gives their time, commitment, and leadership to the Valley community of Waverly, Sayre and / or Athens. Formerly named the William “Bill” Ransom III Community Service Award, it was created at CFTT by the Waverly Rotary Club in Bill’s memory; many community groups, businesses, family and friends for whom Bill had an impact have contributed to the fund, enabling it to be large enough to give this award annually. 

With Sarah’s passing, and the Fund’s new name, many have also contributed to Sarah’s memory. The recipient of the award will then be given the honor of selecting a local charity to receive the award money. 

To nominate a Valley person for this award, visit www.twintierscf.org and download the nomination form. The deadline to accept nominations is Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. A celebration on behalf of the Waverly Rotary Club will follow at a date to be determined.

For more information about CFTT and its work in the community, you can phone Charity Field at (570) 888-4759, email to cfield@twintierscf.org, or visit www.twintierscf.org.