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Congratulations to the 2011 Winner!

Richard D. Busby
Vice President, Senior Community Development Officer, Wells Fargo
Nominated by Neighborhood Housing Services of Birmingham, Inc.

In the face of rising foreclosures and declining homeownership rates in Birmingham, Richard Busby has dedicated himself to educating families about effective solutions to their financial proglems. He has engaged several organizations, including NHS of Birmingham, to join him in providing information to residents to address foreclosure prevention, financial planning, and loss mitigation procedures. To help spread the word, he facilitated “Train the Leaders” workshops so community, political and religious leaders had the tools and information they would need to help their constituents.

Mr. Busby partnered with NHS to host a free financial literacy event, providing more than 200 families with free credit reports, information on budgeting techniques, homeownership best practices and foreclosure prevention. He also introduced the “Hands On Banking” program, which guides adolescents and adults in financial management. Through, Richard Busby’s commitment, Birmingham residents have the tools they need to make sound financial decisions.

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About the Business Leadership Award

The NeighborWorks Business Awards were launched in 2007 to honor private-sector community volunteers. Honorees demonstrate their dedication to the community through their volunteerism of time and talent. They are recognized for contributions to the goals and success of the local neighborWorks organization and to the network.

Nomination Information
In considering applications the NeighborWorks Business Award, special consideration is given to select a business person who has made significant contributions to:

Sustain homeownership in the wake of the current subprime/foreclosure crisis;
Prevent foreclosure scams and or predatory leading;
Support “green” initiatives
Address a community challenge or need in a creative and effective manner

Goals of the NeighborWorks Business Award

To recognize and honor business people who have made significant contributions toward strengthening communities through their volunteer efforts;
To inspire similar service by others;
To spread the word about the value of strengthening communities;
To demonstrate the effectiveness of private-sector community volunteerism to strengthen communities

Selection Criteria
This award is presented to an individual who has:

Volunteered their time and talent to a nonprofit community development organization and/or community;
Delivered personal and professional impact in the local community;
Demonstrated their dedication to community development through their volunteerism of time and talent;
Demonstrated civic engagement and social responsibility

Eligibility
Nominations are open to all businesspeople whose community development efforts are within the NeighborWorks organization service area.

Nominations
The nominations process is now closed.