Thursday, October 18, 2007

Wilmington, N.C. - The University of North Carolina Wilmington is looking for an unsung hero to receive angel wings Dec. 21.

As part of the annual holiday screening of Frank Capra's It's a Wonderful Life, 7 p.m., Friday, Dec. 21, at Kenan Auditorium, UNC Wilmington will present the second annual Clarence Award. The award is named for the film's angel-in-training, Clarence, who shows how one person's life touches so many others.

In the spirit of the film, the purpose of the Clarence Award is to recognize someone in the greater Wilmington community who, without fanfare or publicity, gives unselfishly to others to make a real difference in the lives of those less fortunate. The honoree must be present to receive the award and agree to be photographed and publicly recognized via news media. The award consists of an appropriate memento, but no cash prize.

Darrell Clark (pictured), executive director of the Brigade Boys and Girls Club and pastor of the First Church of the Nazarene, was the 2006 recipient.

A nomination form is available online at www.uncw.edu/news/pdfs/clarenceaward_nominationform.pdf or you may request a form from Mimi Cunningham at 910.962.3171 or cunninghamm@uncw.edu. Nominations must be received by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 21 to be considered.