The SAMMI Awards Foundation announced Wednesday that Carol Stamper will receive the Founder’s Award at the 2012 SAMMI Awards.

Stamper was chosen by the board of directors as someone who epitomizes the term “being of service.”

“This award, established in 2009 is an opportunity for the SAMMI Awards Foundation to recognize an individual who has served and inspired the community for an extended period of time,” said Kristina Williams, executive director. “The board of directors reviews all nominees for the year and determines if there is someone worthy of this recognition.”

The award has been given twice before.

Stamper has served the community, been a driver and an inspiration to those around her for more than a decade. Her commitment to Sammamish is reflected in the 500-plus Girl Scouts who participate at Day Camp each year at Beaver Lake Park and the children who attend Creekside Elementary.

The SAMMI Awards Foundation will have its annual awards ceremony at 7 p.m., Friday, March 16 at Eastridge Church. There are 46 nominees across nine categories, including: Art, Courage, Environmental, Learning Promotion, Spirit of Sammamish, Teen Spirit, Unsung Hero, Youth Advocate and the Trevor Price award.