Nominations sought for Bea Thompson awards

The OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living, also known as the Simi Valley Religious Science Church, has open nominations for the Bea Thompson Make a Difference Foundation Award.

The nominee must demonstrate respect for cultural diversity and the belief that all people are entitled to live peaceful, healthy, resourceful lives, regardless of race, age, education, ethnicity, cultural or financial resources.

The grant can be awarded for any activity from any field of endeavor that serves the betterment of humankind, whether in the area of education, health, social programs or any other program.

The recipient can be an individual or organization, local or global, other than the OneSpirit Center for Conscious Living or its officially sponsored outreach ministries.

Each recommendation must be accompanied by a cover letter and a completed questionnaire explaining what this person/organization has accomplished. The award recipient will be announced at the OneSpirit Annual Harvest of Abundance Banquet on Oct. 5.

Applications can be found at www.OneSpirit.org, or by calling the church office at (805) 5270870. Nominations must be received by noon on Sun., Sept. 16.

Donations to the foundation can be made in care of the Ventura County Community Foundation, 1317 Del Norte Road, Ste. 150, Camarillo, CA 93010, or by calling (805) 988-0196.