Some of Habersham County’s most meaningful stories may belong to people whose names rarely appear in the news.
They may be volunteers who quietly give their time each week, teachers whose influence extends far beyond the classroom or caregivers who have devoted years to helping someone they love.
They could be business owners who overcame enormous obstacles, neighbors who recognized a need and acted, coaches who became mentors or young people already making a difference in their communities.
Habersham News wants your help finding them.
We are inviting readers to nominate people, businesses and organizations with stories worth sharing. We are especially interested in those who may not ordinarily receive public recognition.
A nominee could be:
- A volunteer who consistently serves others
- A teacher, coach, mentor or school employee
- A first responder or public-service employee
- A stay-at-home parent or family caregiver
- A young person doing something remarkable
- A veteran continuing to serve the community
- A business owner with an unusual or inspiring story
- A nonprofit leader or volunteer
- An artist, musician, craftsman or tradesperson
- A neighbor whose kindness has made a difference
- Anyone whose story could encourage, inspire or inform others
We aren’t necessarily looking for the person with the longest résumé or the most public recognition. Sometimes the most compelling difference-makers are the people who work quietly and never expect attention.
Businesses may also be nominated, but we want to look beyond products and promotions. We are interested in the people behind them: how they began, the obstacles they faced, the risks they took and the ways their work contributes to the community.
When submitting a nomination, please tell us:
- The person’s or organization’s name
- How the nominee is connected to Habersham County
- What the nominee has done
- Why the story deserves to be told
- A specific example illustrating the nominee’s impact
- How we may contact the nominee, if known
- Your name and contact information in case we have questions
Self-nominations are welcome. Sometimes people doing worthwhile work are the only ones who know the full story, and we don’t want that to prevent them from reaching out.
A nomination does not guarantee that someone will be featured. Habersham News will review submissions, contact potential subjects and independently determine which stories to pursue. No fee is required to nominate someone or to be featured.
To submit a nomination, email news@habershamnews.com with the subject line “Habersham Difference-Maker.”
Who is making Habersham County a better place? Tell us who they are—and help us tell their story.
