Nominations are still being accepted for the 2009 Ubora Award (Swahili for Excellence) sponsored by the African Hall Subcommittee of the Springfield Museums. The committee has honored an outstanding African-American in the Greater Springfield community yearly since 1992.

The Springfield community is invited to be part of the event by nominating candidates for this year’s award.  Nominees must be African Americans who have demonstrated a commitment to the Springfield community and exhibited excellence in the fields of community service, education, science, humanities or the arts.  The award will be presented at a ceremony and reception on Sept.19 at the Springfield Museums.    

Nominations must be submitted by March 31, 2009.  For a nomination form, call Jean Beebe at the Museums at 413.263.6800, ext.325, or email jmbeebe@springfieldmuseums.org. Nominations may also be mailed to:

Ubora Award

c/o Jean Beebe

Springfield Museums

21 Edwards St.

Springfield, MA 01103