This award is intended to recognize agencies (park districts, forest preserves, conservation, recreation, and special recreation agencies) and the units of government with which they have an agreement that have created successful intergovernmental agreements or partnerships that maximize tax dollars and benefit residents throughout the community.

There is a $35 processing fee for each nomination. A copy of the intergovernmental agreement and a narrative detailing the participating agencies and the beneficial outcomes experienced in the community 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, testimonials attesting to the value and benefit of the intergovernmental cooperation, etc. (not to exceed 5 pages or 5 attachments) must also be e-mailed as .pdf attachments to bjhill@ILparks.org.

All nominations must be received by NOON on FRIDAY, AUGUST 3rd, 2012.  Your agency must be an IAPD member to apply.

AFTER SUBMISSION, PLEASE CONTINUE TO PAY THE APPLICATION FEE. THANK YOU.