Mary M. Good was a teacher with the Lancaster City Schools, Christian educator at St. Bernadette Catholic Church, park leader with the United Way Summer Park program in Pleasantville, Peace School coordinator, social worker, scout leader, and so much more. She had a passion for children and the arts. Her life was cut short in January of 2002, leaving a void in the Lancaster and Fairfield County community. In 2003, the Fairfield County Family and Children First Council created a tribute to Mary M. Good for her years of compassionate direct service to children and families. The award recognizes those who demonstrate Mary M. Good’s zest for helping children and families in our community.
The Mary M. Good Humanitarian Service Award will go to someone who exemplifies Mary’s dedication to nurturing and protecting children and families by his/her day-in and day-out efforts in Fairfield County working face-to-face with children and families. This person may be a paid employee, a volunteer for an organization, an “everyday citizen,” or a combination of any of those roles. The winner will be someone who personifies the principles for which Mary stood. The nominee must be a Fairfield County resident who serves on the “front-line,” as opposed to being an administrator, supervisor, manager, executive, or policy-maker.
The recipient is always someone who:
- Demonstrates a commitment to achieving positive results for the children and families with whom he/she works by, for example, going the “extra mile” in providing service.
- Works directly with children and families.
- Recognizes that service to families and children is not a “9 to 5” job, someone whose work blends with their daily life.
- Perseveres for the “long haul” to make a difference in the lives of people who live in Fairfield County.
Our community is blessed with many tireless workers who meet this description and who day-by-day add to the achievement of one of our community’s most important desired outcomes – better lives for children and families.
Nominations are being accepted until 4 p.m., Friday OCTOBER 10TH, 2025
Submittal Instructions
Complete the Nomination Form and attach the following:
- Up to three double-spaced, single sided 8 ½ x 11 pages answering the questions below.
- Up to three single-sided 8 ½ x 11 pages of supplementary information such as newspaper articles, letters of support, etc.
Only the number of pages specified above will be submitted to the judges.
For a nomination to be considered, the following must be answered separately and in the order given. Please be concise, but comprehensive.
- Describe the nominee’s dedication to the cause of nurturing and serving children and families by his/her day-in and day-out efforts in Fairfield County.
- Describe the nominee’s regular, direct contact with children and families.
- Indicate the length of time the nominee has spent in his/her efforts as well as any long-lasting positive effects for children and families.
- Describe what is creative or unique about the manner in which the nominee performs his or her work.
All entries must be sent to Family and Children First Council, 831 College Avenue, Suite C, Lancaster, Ohio 43130, or by e-mail to tiffany.wilson@fairfieldcountyohio.gov by 4 p.m., Friday OCTOBER 10TH, 2025
The nomination forms and supplementary materials become the property of the office of Family, Adult & Children First Council and will not be returned.
Nomination Form
Verification: Two references who may be contacted to verify the scope and extent of the nominee’s activities. References cannot include the nominee or relatives of the nominee.
Please attach all additional information requested. Deadline for submission of the nomination form, answers to questions, and supplementary information is 4 p.m., Friday OCTOBER 10TH, 2025. to:
Fairfield County Family and Children First Council
831 College Avenue, Suite C
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Nominations may also be submitted via email to tiffany.wilson@fairfieldcountyohio.gov