5th Annual Johnston Now Honors set for July

By MIKE BOLLINGER

SELMA — Johnston Now Honors Presented by Johnston UNC Health Care, a countywide celebration honoring local heroes, will take place Thursday, July 14, at The Farm at 95. A VIP reception will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the awards program will begin at 6:30 p.m.

This is the fifth annual Honors event, which honors Johnston County residents in 12 categories. The categories are Excellence in Arts, Inspiring Coach, Distinguished Police Officer, Dynamic Entrepreneur, Outstanding Firefighter, Best Health Care Professional, The Legend Award, Rising Star, Spirit of the County, Exemplary Volunteer, Nonprofit of the Year and Veteran Service Award.

All winners will be presented with an award on stage at the July 14 ceremony. In addition, a profile on each honoree will be published in the July edition of Johnston Now.

“We’re pleased to announce the return of Johnston Now Honors for its fifth year,” Johnston Now publisher Randy Capps said. “The program continues to be a unique opportunity to shine a spotlight on Johnston County residents who are doing amazing things in their community. It’s always fun for us to be able to tell those stories.”

Nominations for award winners in the 12 categories are now being accepted. To make a nomination, visit www.johnstonnow. com/honors and select the category you want to nominate someone in. You can nominate people in more than one category and can nominate more than one person in a category.

The Farm at 95 is located at 215 Batten Road, Selma. For more information, visit www. johnstonnow.com/honors and look for more information in future issues of Johnston Now.