About the Champion of the Community Award
The Champion of the Community award honors and recognizes individuals or organizations who have contributed significant effort to influence and improve the quality of their community through parks and recreation. This statewide award recognizes the contributions of those who volunteer and provide support and services in their community that furthers the mission and quality delivery of park and recreation services, programs and facilities in their community.
Evaluation Criteria for the Champion of the Community Award
This award is based on the accomplishments and contributions of the nominee including any or all of the following elements:
- Record of outstanding volunteer, elected or appointed service to the delivery of park and recreation services or programs in their community;
- Contributions to the development of or improvements to new equipment, apparatus, facilities or programs that enhance the provision of parks and recreation services;
- Creation of positive and meaningful impact or change for the community, and those that are served, through park and recreation services and programs;
- Response to a significant challenge in their community and their innovative, responsive and proactive approach in developing solutions to those challenges.