News: February 2011

Mann Medal in Ethics and Leadership to Recognize Work for a Better World; Nominations Now Open

Contact: John Knapp, Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership

Source: Insights in Ethics and Leadership

February 23, 2011 - Nominations are now being accepted for the Mann Medal in Ethics and Leadership, awarded by Samford University to recognize achievements that have contributed to a more just and ethical world. Nominees may be individuals, groups or organizations from any field of practice. Following are several key considerations in selecting the honoree:

The work recognized with this award must address a clear need or problem facing society. The results achieved by this work must have significance on a large scale. The work must be exemplary of leadership that inspires others.

Designed by world-renowned artist Malcolm Grear, the Mann Medal bears the “Sheaf of Grain” emblem of the Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership, symbolizing leadership that cultivates a better world. One medalist each year is honored at a special event in Birmingham, AL, and invited to speak to an audience of university constituencies and community leaders. Click here for a nomination form in pdf format. Nomination deadline for the 2011 Mann Medal: Monday, March 28.

Contacts

John C. Knapp, Ph.D.

Director

205.726.4362

jknapp@samford.edu

Brooks 227A


J. Mark Bateman, Ed.D.

Director of Special Projects

205.726.4432

jmbatema@samford.edu

OBB 221


Azalea M. Hulbert

Program Manager

205.726.4634

amwhitco@samford.edu

Brooks 227B

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 The Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership emphasizes the indispensable connection between ethics and good leadership in business, government, social services and the classic professions. Much of the center’s work is at this vital nexus of ethics and leadership. 

Frances Marlin Mann Center for Ethics and Leadership
800 Lakeshore Drive
Birmingham, AL 35229
205-726-4634 or Azalea Hulbert, Program Manager