CITY SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR 2014 SERVICE TO BEAVERTON AWARDS
News Release from City of Beaverton
Posted on FlashAlert: May 8th, 2014 1:22 PM
- City looks to recognize outstanding community members -
Do you know a person making a difference in the community? Are you looking for a way to recognize an outstanding project in the Beaverton area? If the answer is "yes," submit a nomination for a Service to Beaverton Award by May 27 at 4 p.m.
"The Service to Beaverton Awards recognize outstanding residents and organizations that are contributing to our community," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "It's inspiring to see hardworking residents and groups making a difference locally to create a more welcoming and friendly Beaverton."
Sponsored by the City of Beaverton and the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Service to Beaverton Awards recognize those who influence change, deliver outstanding projects and/or services, enrich and revitalize our community and neighborhoods, and demonstrate responsiveness, creativity and civic values.
Beaverton is seeking nominations for the following:
* Individual
* Business (Small/Medium or Large)
* Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) member
* Organization
* Educator/Teacher
* Emerging Leader (18 and younger)
"Our community is more livable because of the many dedicated residents and organizations who volunteer their time and talents," said Lorraine Clarno, president of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. "I encourage everyone to take a few moments to nominate those that have gone above and beyond with their service to our community."
The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, May 27 at 4 p.m. Submitting a nomination is free. For more information, instructions on how to write a nomination, or to complete a nomination form, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Service.
Winners will be announced at the Service to Beaverton Award luncheon on Friday, July 18 at Nike's Tiger Woods Center. The luncheon is open to the public and tickets will go on sale in June. Winners will also be featured in the Beaverton Celebration Parade in September.
For more information, contact Megan Cohen at 503-526-2584 or mcohen@BeavertonOregon.gov.
Since 1985, the City of Beaverton has recognized individuals and organizations who have exhibited outstanding service to the community. The Service to Beaverton Award was created in 2005 after combining the Good Neighbor of the Year, Vergie Ries and Volunteer Service Awards. Previous winners of the Service to Beaverton Award were recognized for committee participation; providing food and assistance for those in need; creating strong, proactive neighborhood associations; and providing funding and volunteers for community events and programs.
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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Do you know a person making a difference in the community? Are you looking for a way to recognize an outstanding project in the Beaverton area? If the answer is "yes," submit a nomination for a Service to Beaverton Award by May 27 at 4 p.m.
"The Service to Beaverton Awards recognize outstanding residents and organizations that are contributing to our community," said Mayor Denny Doyle. "It's inspiring to see hardworking residents and groups making a difference locally to create a more welcoming and friendly Beaverton."
Sponsored by the City of Beaverton and the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce, the Service to Beaverton Awards recognize those who influence change, deliver outstanding projects and/or services, enrich and revitalize our community and neighborhoods, and demonstrate responsiveness, creativity and civic values.
Beaverton is seeking nominations for the following:
* Individual
* Business (Small/Medium or Large)
* Neighborhood Association Committee (NAC) member
* Organization
* Educator/Teacher
* Emerging Leader (18 and younger)
"Our community is more livable because of the many dedicated residents and organizations who volunteer their time and talents," said Lorraine Clarno, president of the Beaverton Area Chamber of Commerce. "I encourage everyone to take a few moments to nominate those that have gone above and beyond with their service to our community."
The deadline to submit nominations is Tuesday, May 27 at 4 p.m. Submitting a nomination is free. For more information, instructions on how to write a nomination, or to complete a nomination form, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov/Service.
Winners will be announced at the Service to Beaverton Award luncheon on Friday, July 18 at Nike's Tiger Woods Center. The luncheon is open to the public and tickets will go on sale in June. Winners will also be featured in the Beaverton Celebration Parade in September.
For more information, contact Megan Cohen at 503-526-2584 or mcohen@BeavertonOregon.gov.
Since 1985, the City of Beaverton has recognized individuals and organizations who have exhibited outstanding service to the community. The Service to Beaverton Award was created in 2005 after combining the Good Neighbor of the Year, Vergie Ries and Volunteer Service Awards. Previous winners of the Service to Beaverton Award were recognized for committee participation; providing food and assistance for those in need; creating strong, proactive neighborhood associations; and providing funding and volunteers for community events and programs.
In 2014, Beaverton was again recognized as the safest city in Oregon as well as the safest city in the entire Pacific Northwest. In 2012, the city was awarded the Mayors' Climate Protection Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors. It was one of just four cities of its size recently recognized as a "Smarter City" energy leader by the Natural Resources Defense Council and one of the 100 Best Places to Live in America by Money magazine. In addition, Beaverton was named one of the best places to raise kids by BusinessWeek magazine, an All-America City finalist, as one of the top 25 Suburbs for Retirement by Forbes.com, one of the 100 Best Walking Cities in America by Prevention magazine, the Recycler of the Year from the Association of Oregon Recyclers, a Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation, a Bronze Award Bicycle Friendly Community designation by the League of American Bicyclists and as one of the Environmental Protection Agency's Green Power Communities, the Beavert on Community Vision program was named Public Involvement Project of the Year--Best Planning Project by the International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Cascade Chapter. Beaverton also enjoys one of the most diverse populations in Oregon. For more information, reminders and community news, visit www.BeavertonOregon.gov, like the City of Beaverton on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CityofBeaverton, or follow on Twitter at www.twitter.com/CityofBeaverton.
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