This award recognizes the efforts of citizen volunteers who are coaches for park district, recreation or special recreation agency youth athletics including, but not limited to, basketball, baseball, indoor and outdoor soccer, softball, hockey, and volleyball. This award is not intended for a park district or recreation agency, but rather a volunteer or coach within an agency's sports program.

There is a $35 processing fee for each nomination. A narrative of contributions the nominee has made to your agency must be submitted via e-mail to bjhill@ILparks.org as a Word document. Narratives must not exceed 750 words. Supporting materials including newspaper clippings, photos,etc. (not to exceed 5 pages or 5 attachments) must also be e-mailed as .pdf attachments to bjhill@ILparks.org. If your nominee is selected, a print quality (300 dpi) photo of the recipient will be required prior to the event.

All nominations must be received by NOON on FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 2012.  Agencies must be IAPD members in order to apply.