Business Briefs of the Week • August 14, 2014

Ramsey to bestow 2014 Presidential Medals

University of Louisville President James Ramsey will honor Sandy Metts Snowden and the WHAS Crusade for Children July 16 with 2014 Presidential Medals.

The prize goes to those who have made a significant, positive impact on the university and community. The 6:30 p.m. award ceremony will be at Amelia Place.

Snowden has been a champion for individuals with autism and their families. In 2011 the lobby area of the UofL Autism Center was named in her honor, recognizing her passion to raise awareness and dollars and to improve services related to the disorder.

A former member of the university’s Board of Trustees and current member of the Board of Overseers, Snowden is owner and president of Sandy Metts and Associates, a real estate sale, management and brokerage firm. She has served on various community boards including Kosair Charities, Republic Bank and Trust Co. and Nucleus.

“Sandy has been a true friend of the university and an outstanding role model for anyone who aspires to start their own business and build it into a successful enterprise,” Ramsey said. “Her enthusiasm and leadership have made a huge difference to many Louisvillians, including those with autism. Through Sandy’s help, UofL has been able to broaden and enhance its services to help those with autism and their families.”

Ramsey also recognized WHAS Crusade for Children for its 60-plus years of public service and for raising over $160 million since its 1954 inception.

“The WHAS Crusade for Children is a beloved institution because it helps our most vulnerable citizens and has a long history as one of the most successful telethons in the nation,” said Ramsey. “We are very fortunate to be considered a partner in its efforts.”

The Crusade has contributed more than $22 million to the university for children’s services such as intensive therapies for spinal cord injuries, help for those with learning disorders and the purchase of special equipment such as defibrillators, aspirators, wheelchairs and exam beds.

Past recipients of the Presidential Medal include Sam Swope, Henry Heuser, Kosair Charities, Gheens Foundation Inc. and the James Graham Brown Foundation, among others.

Get Spotted with Louisville pure tap

Louisville Water Company is on the lookout for Louisville residents enjoying a Pure Tap Moment. Get spotted drinking the best-tasting water in America and you’ll win an instant Pure Tap prize package.

But there’s more. If you’re spotted at a participating Purely Local business, you’ll be entered into the drawing for a grand prize. You can find Purely Local businesses all over town – you can spot them by their “Purely Local” window decal – or visit www.louisvillepuretap.com for a list of participating businesses. To make it even easier, follow Pure Tap on social media, such as @loupuretap on Twitter.

New businesses will be added throughout the summer, so check the website often and look for the “purely local” window decals to get spotted and win.

Also, hashtag #puretapmoment on Instagram or Twitter to gain entry. Don’t have an account for Instagram or Twitter, but still want a chance to win? Submit your entry via email to photo@lwcky.com.

The “Get Spotted Having Your Pure Tap Moment” contest runs through Sept. 6. The grand prize drawing will be held on Sept. 8. The winner will be notified by phone and/or email.

BATS DONATE MORE THAN $6,800 TO KOSAIR CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL

The Louisville Bats Baseball Club will donate more than $6,800 to Kosair Children’s Hospital, the beneficiary of the first ever “Star Wars Night” held on Sunday, July 27 at Louisville Slugger Field.

A crowd of 10,015 showed up at the ballpark to watch the Bats play host to the visiting Charlotte Knights in special edition “Star Wars” jerseys. On Monday, July 28 the authentic jerseys were put up for auction on batsbaseball.com and were available for bidding until Monday, Aug. 4.

With the bidding period now over, the 50 jerseys were sold for $6,854.80 with all proceeds going to Kosair Children’s Hospital.

“Star Wars Night was a great success and we are pleased to be able to make this gift to Kosair Children’s Hospital,” said Bats President and CEO Gary Ulmer.

For more than a century, Kosair Children’s Hospital has cared for the children of Kentucky and Southern Indiana without regard to their families’ ability to pay. Kosair Children’s Hospital is Kentucky’s only full-service, freestanding pediatric care facility dedicated exclusively to caring for children and is an advocate for the health and well-being of all children.

Community encouraged to nominate a nurse who has made a difference

In an effort to recognize the life-changing work of nurses in the community, the University of Louisville School of Nursing is honoring those who have lit up the world of others in a time of need – following in the footsteps of modern nursing founder, Florence Nightingale.

The school invites the community to nominate a registered nurse for the UofL School of Nursing Florence Nightingale Awards in Nursing by submitting a 300-word essay explaining how a registered nurse, employed in Kentucky or Southern Indiana, has:

– Impacted a patient’s or client’s life through excellent and compassionate nursing care

– Improved health outcomes in a population or in the community

– Elevated the profession of nursing to a higher stature

– And/or inspired others to consider nursing as a professional career

“This is our 40th anniversary year, and we want to extend beyond the borders of our school to elevate the profession of nursing and recognize those who make it exceptional,” said Marcia Hern, dean and professor, UofL School of Nursing.

Nominate a nurse by Sept. 8 at: www.uoflalumni.org/nightingale or send a 300-word essay via email or mail with the following information:

– The registered nurse’s name, phone number, and/or email

– RN’s current place of employment, title, work phone number

– Degree of nursing education (optional)

Specific patient name or any other identifying information must not be included

Send to: Karen.Rose@louisville.edu or UofL School of Nursing, 555 S. Floyd Street, Louisville, KY 40292, Attention: Karen Rose.

All nominees and the top four to six nurses selected by the UofL School of Nursing Nightingale Planning Board will be announced the first week of October. A $1,000 cash award and commemorative plaque will be given to the winners at the UofL School of Nursing Florence Nightingale Awards in Nursing reception and dinner on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at the Mellwood Arts Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave. The reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the dinner and program at 6:45 p.m. For information about individual tickets and table sponsorships, contact Allison Gardner Samblanet, allison.gardner@louisville.edu, 502.852.7817.