Nominations open for 2026 Jenco Awards

The Jenco Foundation Fund is accepting nominations for the 2026 Jenco Awards, recognizing Appalachian Ohioans who have made a difference in the lives of others through community service and visionary leadership.

A partnership between the Jenco Foundation and the Foundation for Appalachian Ohio, the Jenco Awards celebrate individuals across the 32-county region who have performed noteworthy community service outside their paid employment. Jenco Award recipients exemplify the difference everyday people can make when they give their time, talent and passion to serve their neighbors and communities.

The Jenco Awards are open to people of all ages serving their communities across many areas including arts and culture, community and economic development, education, environmental stewardship, and health and human services. Nominations are due by Tuesday, June 16. Additional information, the nomination form and a list of previous Jenco Award recipients are available at www.AppalachianOhio.org/Jenco.