Alice King Public Service Award 2010 goes to Mac Hall

Congratulations to McClellan Hall, founder and Executive Director of the National Indian Youth Leadership Project, for being named the recipient of the 2nd Annual Alice King Public Service Award, announced yesterday. See attached flyer and text below for more details. Mac will be honored at the NM Voices for Children 2nd Annual Spirit of Hope Celebration on Saturday, September 25 at the Albuquerque Museum (tickets required).

About Alice King

Alice King was New Mexico’s beloved First Lady during Governor Bruce King’s three terms in office. As an advo- cate, she not only had the governor’s ear, she also captured the attention of the entire state with her deep commitment to the health and well-being of New Mexico’s children. She passed away in 2008.

She was a visionary with an open heart and a determination to make New Mexico a better place for children. In her work, she gath- ered people together from all over the state and, in doing so, brought collaboration to the forefront as a means to achieve her goals.

Among her many accomplishments, Alice is credited with persuading lawmakers to create the state’s child welfare agency, the Children, Youth and Families Department. She also founded the New Mexico Girls Ranch and the New Mexico Children’s Foundation, was chair of the New Mexico Children’s Trust Fund, and was a major supporter of the Carrie Tingley Children’s Hospital.

The 1st Annual Alice King Public Service Award in 2009 went to New Mexico Supreme Court Justice Petra Jimenez- Maes. The two finalists were Second Judicial Court Judge Maria Monica Zamora and Director of the State Office of African American Affairs, Dr. Harold Bailey.

About the Award

This award honors a New Mexican involved in elected, appointed, administrative or volunteer public service work, with a proven record of exceptional community and public service, who demonstrates outstanding civic and charitable responsibility, and whose actions and leadership encourages others to take public leadership roles at the community, national and/or international level.