BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — The Seniors’ Health Insurance Information Program presented four statewide awards, including one to a Brunswick County organization.

The SHIIP Co-Coordinators of the Year award was given to Jennifer Sherman and René Tarquinio with the Brunswick Senior Resources, Inc. According to a news release, their counseling and outreach efforts reach more than 494,000 beneficiaries.

“SHIIP could never serve our state’s 1.5 million Medicare recipients without the help of our volunteer and coordinator networks in all 100 counties,” said Commissioner Goodwin in a news release. “While all of our 800-plus volunteers and coordinators do an outstanding job, we are proud to honor those who have stood out for their service this past year. These award winners provide excellent service to North Carolinians, and I’m honored that they are a part of our SHIIP family.”

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WECT) — Leadership Brunswick County is a program sponsored by Brunswick Community College and the Southport-Oak Island Area, North Brunswick and Brunswick County Chambers of Commerce to develop corps of informed, committed and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic leadership for Brunswick County. It is designed to identify highly-motivated, emerging leaders and educate them about the needs of our community, as well as the dynamics of social and economic changes.

Selection for participants in the program requires the applicants to already demonstrate a sincere commitment to serve Brunswick County through community involvement. Applicants should currently hold, be retired from, or have the potential to advance to a management/leadership position. Applicants must reside and/or work in Brunswick County and desire to participate in a nine-month program that promises to challenge and enrich them.

A limited number of leaders/emerging leaders will be selected to participate in Leadership Brunswick County. They will meet together one day each month beginning September 2011 through May 2012 with existing leaders from business, government and education, to explore the needs of Brunswick County and better understand the individuals and services responsible for meeting those needs. Programs will include: the history and culture of Brunswick County, local and state government systems, justice and law enforcement, education, environment, health and human services, and economic development.

Applicants must commit to attend the September orientation retreat plus a minimum of 42 session hours from the eight sessions in order to graduate from the program.