Freeborn County announced the nomination process for the second annual Rose Olmsted Advocacy Award. The award recognizes Olmsted’s 38 years of distinguished service with the county and is in recognition of the advocacy she provided. Her service was provided on a county, state and national level for victims of child abuse, sexual assault, crime, domestic violence and their loved ones. In addition, the award recognizes her work on behalf of individuals and communities looking for ways in which to find resilience after natural and human made disasters.

A plaque will be given to the award recipient in the spring of 2016. The recipient of the award must be a Freeborn County citizen, professional or volunteer whose advocacy for an individual, family or a community exemplifies service to others. The core values of social work will serve as the foundation for the award. Such values include service, social justice, dignity and worth of the person, importance of human relationships, integrity and competence.

Nomination forms can be picked up at the Freeborn County Administration office at 411 S. Broadway in Albert Lea, or can be found at www.co.freeborn.mn.us. The nomination form must be returned by Feb. 1. For more information, call 507-377-5116.