Freehold will present humanitarian award

The Freehold Township Human Relations Council are accepting applications for recipients of a humanitarian of the year award which will be presented to a local high school student who demonstrates behaviors consistent with the council's mission to foster and promote good will, cooperation and conciliation among all the habitats of Freehold Township. A proclamation and $1,000 (sponsored by Professional Orthopaedic Associates) will be presented by the mayor to the successful candidate at the May 2009 council meeting.

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he candidate must be a legal Freehold

Township resident, either a junior or senior in high school, have a minimum grade point average of 2.5, submit a brief, personal statement that reflects the council's objectives, and have two letters of recommendation.

Application forms may be obtained at their school's guidance office or by mail from the Freehold Township Human Relations Council Awards Committee, Freehold Township Municipal Building, 1 Municipal Plaza, Freehold 07728.

Applications must also have a transcript, personal statement and letters of recommendation attached.