Nominate a Central Mississippi
Dew Gooder
Every community has someone who makes life a little brighter for the people around them.
It may be the grocery store employee who welcomes every customer with a smile, the teacher who gives students extra encouragement or the small business owner who never hesitates to support a local cause. It could be a coworker who is always ready to lend a hand, a volunteer who gives freely of their time or a neighbor who quietly takes care of others without expecting recognition.
These are the people who make Central Mississippi feel like homeβand now is your opportunity to help celebrate them.
Brown Bottling Group is proud to join Mountain Dew and Your Hometown Country US96.3 in encouraging our community to nominate a Central Mississippi Dew Gooder. The Mountain Dew Dew Gooder Award recognizes people whose kindness, generosity and commitment are making a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Each selected winner will receive a Dew Gooder Prize Pack valued at more than $1,000. More importantly, your nomination can help give a deserving person the recognition and appreciation they may rarely receive.
What Makes Someone a Dew Gooder?
A Dew Gooder is someone who consistently chooses to help others and strengthen their community.
There is no required job title, organization or level of recognition. A Dew Gooder does not need to lead a major initiative or have a large public platform. Many of the people making the greatest impact are doing so through small, thoughtful actions that often happen outside the spotlight.
A Dew Gooder might be:
~ A teacher who stays late to help a student understand a difficult lesson.
~ A coach who builds confidence and character in young athletes.
~ A healthcare worker who treats every patient with compassion.
~ A first responder who continues serving others beyond the call of duty.
~ A restaurant or retail employee who makes every customer feel valued.
~ A volunteer who dedicates time to a church, food pantry, shelter or youth organization.
Being a Dew Gooder is not about how many people know your name. It is about the lives you touch and the positive example you set for others.
Celebrating the People Who Strengthen Central Mississippi
Central Mississippi is filled with people who care deeply about their neighbors and communities.
They organize food drives, support local fundraisers, mentor students, deliver meals and provide transportation. They volunteer at schools, churches, nonprofit organizations and community events. They step forward during difficult moments and find ways to help people feel supported, valued and connected.
In many cases, these individuals do not consider their actions extraordinary. They help because they believe it is the right thing to do.
That is exactly why their stories deserve to be told.
The Mountain Dew Dew Gooder Award provides an opportunity to shine a light on these hometown heroes. By submitting a nomination, you can introduce others to someone whose everyday choices are creating a lasting impact throughout Central Mississippi.
Think about the people you encounter during an ordinary week.
Who always brings a positive attitude to the workplace? Who makes customers feel welcome? Who supports local families, schools or organizations? Who checks on others when they are struggling? Who consistently gives more than is expected?
That person may be the perfect Dew Gooder nominee.
Who Should You Nominate?
Your nominee does not need to be a public figure or the leader of a large organization. The Dew Gooder Award is meant to recognize the people who make a difference through the way they live, work and serve others.
Consider nominating someone from your:
- Workplace
- School or college
- Church
- Neighborhood
- Favorite local store
- Restaurant
- Healthcare facility
- Volunteer organization
- Youth sports program
Workplace
School or College
Neighborhood
Favorite Local Store
Restaurant
Healthcare Facility
Volunteer Organization
Youth Sports Program
Your nominee could be someone you have known for years or someone whose recent act of kindness left a lasting impression.
Perhaps a teacher helped your child regain confidence during a challenging school year. Maybe a coworker organized meals or financial support for an employee experiencing a hardship. A neighbor may regularly take care of lawns, groceries or home repairs for residents who need assistance.
You might know a local business owner who continually gives back, an employee who treats every customer like a friend or a volunteer who is always the first to arrive and the last to leave.
These people may never ask to be recognized. Your nomination is an opportunity to make sure the good they are doing does not go unnoticed.
How to Write A Strong Dew Gooder Nomination
A strong nomination clearly explains who the person is, what they have done and why their actions matter.
Instead of only saying that your nominee is generous or kind, share a specific example. Describe what happened, who was helped and how the nomineeβs actions made a difference.
When preparing your nomination, consider including:
- How you know the nominee.
- What the nominee does for others.
- A specific example of their kindness or service.
- How long they have been helping the community.
- Who has benefited from their efforts.
- Why their actions stand out.
- What receiving the recognition would mean to them.
The most memorable nominations tell a genuine story. They help readers understand the character of the person being nominated and the impact they have made.
You do not need to use complicated language. Simply explain, in your own words, why this person represents what it means to be a Dew Gooder.
Do not assume someone else will submit the nomination. Your entry could be the one that brings a deserving community memberβs story to light.
How to Write A Strong Dew Gooder Nomination
A strong nomination clearly explains who the person is, what they have done and why their actions matter.
Instead of only saying that your nominee is generous or kind, share a specific example. Describe what happened, who was helped and how the nomineeβs actions made a difference.
When preparing your nomination, consider including:
The most memorable nominations tell a genuine story. They help readers understand the character of the person being nominated and the impact they have made.
You do not need to use complicated language. Simply explain, in your own words, why this person represents what it means to be a Dew Gooder.
Do not assume someone else will submit the nomination. Your entry could be the one that brings a deserving community memberβs story to light.
Community Is at the Heart of Brown Bottling Group
At Brown Bottling Group, community is more than a place we do business. It is where our employees live, work, serve and raise their families.
We see the dedication of local educators, first responders, healthcare professionals, business owners, volunteers and community organizations. We see neighbors helping neighbors and businesses investing in the people and places around them.
These relationships are part of what makes Mississippi communities strong.
That is why we are proud to support an opportunity that celebrates the people who are working every day to make Central Mississippi better. The Dew Gooder Award reflects the same spirit of service and hometown pride that we see throughout the communities we serve.
By nominating someone, you are helping share a positive story from Central Mississippi. You are also reminding others that everyone has the ability to make a difference.
Nominate a Central Mississippi
Dew Gooder Today
Nominate a Central Mississippi Dew Gooder today and help Brown Bottling Group, Mountain Dew and Your Hometown Country US96.3 celebrate the people who make our communities strongerβone good deed at a time.
