DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The NASCAR Foundation’s “10 Years of Giving” celebration of its 10-year anniversary was showcased Wednesday as the foundation unveiled a new permanent display for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide trophy, while also announcing the beginning of the 2016 award nomination process.
The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman Emeritus and Founder Betty Jane France unveiled the new display and made the announcement, in the lobby of the International Motorsports Center, home to offices for NASCAR, the International Speedway Corporation, Daytona International Speedway and IMSA. For the unveiling she was joined by The NASCAR Foundation Chairman and NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton, NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France, NASCAR Vice Chairman Jim France, foundation Vice Chairwoman and ISC CEO Lesa France Kennedy and Kennedy’s son Ben Kennedy, a driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.
The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award – the NASCAR industry’s most prestigious community service honor – is presented annually to a NASCAR fan who embodies France’s commitment to philanthropic causes and whose generosity and compassion has positively impacted the lives of children.
“This permanent display befits the growing stature and impact of our award,” France said. “Since its inception, the award has benefited nearly 200,000 children throughout the United States. Today’s unveiling also is an appropriate way to begin The NASCAR Foundation’s 10th year of existence.””
Nominations for the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award can be submitted on-line at www.NASCAR.com/award. Deadline for submitting nominations is March 18.
The sixth annual award will be presented later this year with the winner receiving a $100,000 donation to the charity they represent. Three other national finalists will receive $25,000 for their respective charitable organizations.
