The Parks Foundation of Clark County is accepting nominations for the Florence B. Wager award through February 28. Established in 2011, the award recognizes a leader, a volunteer, and a professional, each of whom has contributed to local parks, trails, and recreation programs in a significant and exemplary way.
The award honors Florence B. Wager who died in August 2012 after many years of community service and volunteerism. “Florence was a leader among leaders in our community,” said foundation executive director, Cheri Martin. “She was a strong citizen advocate and a true champion of parks and recreation. It was her passion.”
The awards (one in each of three categories) will be presented at the Parks Foundation annual meeting and luncheon, Thursday, April 30, at the Vancouver Hilton.
Nominations must be submitted by February 28 to the Parks Foundation office, P.O Box 61424, Vancouver WA 98666 or via email to [email protected]. The awards are being accepted in the following categories:
The Leading Eagle award recognizes a community leader in a business, non-profit, government, parks and recreation administration, or service organization who has led initiatives that have significantly influenced the life, health, and direction of our parks, trails, and recreation programs and services.
The V-Formation Flyer Award recognizes the spirited volunteer whose dedication goes above and beyond the norm. They willingly give of their time, energy, and resources to organize, develop, enhance, and work in support of our parks, trails, and recreation program and services.
The Tributary Award recognizes a parks and recreation department staff member who exhibits commitment and enthusiasm in the development, enhancement, and implementation of parks, trails, and recreation programs and services.
Nomination packets are available at http://www.parksfoundation.us/2015-flossies, or by contacting the Parks Foundation via email to[email protected] or by phone at 487-8370.
Tickets for the annual luncheon are available online at http://www.parksfoundation.us/events/annual-luncheon or by contacting the Parks Foundation at [email protected] or 487-8370.
