Nominations Close March 19, Winner Announced in November
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (February 22, 2021) – Nominations open today for The NASCAR Foundation’s 11th annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award, a recognition that honors the philanthropic ideals and vision of Betty Jane France, The NASCAR Foundation’s late founder, and chairperson.
Continue readingDAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – On the heels of NASCAR’s most prestigious event, the Daytona 500, The NASCAR Foundation has started the nomination process for one of the sport’s most prestigious off-track honors, the Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award.
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Online Fan Vote to Run Until Nov. 19
Winner’s Charity to Receive $100,000 Donation from The NASCAR Foundation
Award to be Presented at Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards Nov. 29 in Las Vegas
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 21, 2018) – NASCAR announced the four finalists for The NASCAR Foundation’s eighth annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award on Sunday at Kansas Speedway. The award, named in honor of the foundation’s late founder and chairwoman, honors NASCAR fans who are also accomplished volunteers working for children’s causes in their communities throughout the United States.
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The four 2017 finalists were announced Thursday for The NASCAR Foundation’s seventh annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award Presented by Nationwide, with three of those finalists coming from markets that host Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series races. Continue reading
Lesa France Kennedy speaks during the 2013 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion’s Awards Ceremony at Wynn Las Vegas on December 6, 2013
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Kansas City Native Wins 3rd Annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award
Don Post Receives $100,000 For Local Charity; Other Three Finalists Receive $25,000
The NASCAR Foundation is proud to announce Don Post, event chairman of the March of Dimes Kansas City chapter’s “Bikers for Babies” motorcycle ride, as the winner of the third annual Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award. The NASCAR Foundation Chairwoman Betty Jane France announced the winner during Friday night’s NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Awards at Wynn Las Vegas – the official coronation of 2013 champion Jimmie Johnson. Continue reading