The Betty Jane France Humanitarian Award honors the passionate commitment Betty Jane France has demonstrated with her charitable works and community efforts. France has been a pioneer of charitable works in the NASCAR community and serves as Chairwoman and founder of The NASCAR Foundation. The winner of the inaugural award will receive a $100,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to their children's charity and a 2012 Ford Explorer from Ford, while the remaining three finalists will receive a $25,000 donation from The NASCAR Foundation to their children's charity. All finalists will attend NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion's Week in Las Vegas where the winner will be announced. Vote for Brenda Doner. Brenda Doner - In addition to contributing her time to NASCAR charities such as The Victory Junction Gang Camp and the Martin Truex Jr. Foundation, Columbus, Ohio, native Brenda Doner continues to work tirelessly for PBJ Connections, an organization that she developed from the ground up. The non-profit organization provides emotional healing for at-risk youths and their families by pairing the kids and their families with a therapist and horses. The innovative approach helps to improve self-esteem, communicate more effectively and foster healthy relationships with family and peers. |