About the Lester Granger '18 Award

LESTER GRANGER '18 AWARD

In the Spring of 2002, William Jewett Tucker Foundation established the Lester Granger '18 Award. Lester Granger was one of four brothers who attended Dartmouth College. His distinguished career included working as a teacher, coach, social worker and youth counselor; he was best known for serving as the Executive Director of the Urban League for twenty years. A veteran of World War I, Mr. Granger was asked by President Roosevelt to be the Special Advisor to the Secretary of the Navy on Negro Personnel, and was nationally known for his leadership in eliminating racism and his attention to issues of poverty. In 1947, Mr. Granger received the Navy's Distinguished Civilian Service Medal, and also was awarded the President's Medal for Merit from President Harry S. Truman. He became the first African-American to be nominated as President of the National Conference of Social Work in 1951, and in 1961 he was elected in Rome as the President of the International Conference of Social Work. In retirement, Mr. Granger taught at the college level as well as serving as a trustee for several colleges and non-profit organizations. He remained an enthusiastic member of his Dartmouth class and actively participated in alumni activities. Of note, he received an honorary degree from Dartmouth in 1946. The staff of the Tucker Foundation felt that Mr. Granger's accomplishments made him uniquely suited to have this award named in his honor, and we are delighted that new generations of Dartmouth alumni will now know about his significant contributions to the community.

The Granger Award is presented annually by the Tucker Foundation to a Dartmouth College graduate whose commitment to public service has been exemplary. In determining the Award's recipient, we seek a graduate who has exhibited leadership and innovation in meeting community needs and benefiting an under-served population. A nominee's service may be either in a voluntary or professional capacity. At the discretion of the Selection Committee, the Granger Award may be conferred upon more than one person.

To request a nomination form contact: The William Jewett Tucker Foundation; 6154 S. Fairbanks Hall, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH 03755; phone 603-646- 3350 or downloaded from our web site: www.dartmouth.edu/~tucker.

Please Submit nominations by 2/28/03.

Tucker Foundation * 6154 South Fairbanks Hall * Dartmouth College * Hanover, NH 03755