Unity House Seeks Nominations for the 16th Annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award
UNITY HOUSE SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 16th ANNUAL FRED ATKINS COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD
DUE DATE: WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2026
Nominations are now being accepted for the 16th annual Fred Atkins Community Service Award. This award is given by Unity House each spring in memory of Frederick J. Atkins, a beloved Cayuga County volunteer who passed away in 2009 at the age of 95.
The Atkins Award recognizes an outstanding individual who volunteers in Cayuga County and who exemplifies Fred’s high moral standards and philanthropic spirit. The winner receives a $1,000 cash prize: $500 for him/herself and $500 to donate to a Cayuga County non-profit of his or her choice.
The winner will be announced in early March. The award will be presented at Unity House’s annual dinner on Monday, April 27 (location TBA). The public is warmly invited to attend.
Nominations are due by 5:00 pm on Wed, February 11. Learn more and find the nomination form at https://unityhouse.org/atkins-award/ or call 315-253-6227 ext. 313, or email kelly.buck@unityhouse.org.
2025 Atkins Award Winner
Jim Burlingame (left) of Westminster Church with nominator and 2023 Atkins awardee Paul Dungey
