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When asked how he wanted to be remembered, long-time park commissioner Mike Cassidy once said, "Doing something good for the community, contributing something for the future." This annual award is presented to a commissioner whose volunteer service to his or her community emulates the vision and voluntary efforts demonstrated by Mike Cassidy to improve the quality of life for those in his community. Recipients of the Commissioner Community Service Award will have demonstrated the highest example of community service, personal integrity and ingenuity. Criteria: The recipient must: 2) Have demonstrated tireless assistance and leadership through contribution of time, services or volunteer efforts for the community he or she serves. 3) Honorees are recognized for fostering local partnerships and being involved with the success of community programs and organizations such as, but not limited to, civic, nonprofit, religious and educational. IAPD Award Nomination Procedure Please scroll down to complete the award application fields below. The "Narrative of Contributions" is a biography of contributions and accomplishments, which should be sent separately. In that field, please type "to come as separate attachment." All nominations must include a typed
biography of contributions and accomplishments not to exceed 750
words. Nominations must also include a photo of the nominee attached as
a .JPEG, .TIFF or .EPS file (at least 300 dpi.) Nominations may also
include supportive materials (not to exceed 5 pages or 5 attachments) such as
newspaper clippings, additional photos of nominee, etc. All nomination
materials must be submitted via e-mail to IAPD Public Relations Director Bobbie Jo
Hill. The typed biography of contributions
and accomplishments must be formatted as follows:
About Mike Cassidy... Mike Cassidy spent more than 35 years as a commissioner of the Freeport Park District. During his years of involvement with the park and recreation field, he demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities in support and promotion of park districts, forest preserves, conservation and recreation agencies. He devoted much of his time to serving several terms on the board of the Illinois Association of Park Districts, working to advance parks, recreation and conservation statewide. Cassidy was a hands-on, involved and deeply committed board member who had the outstanding quality of being a good listener. He maintained that his years with the park board were a pleasure and the most rewarding experience of his life. "It's more than a service to the community,” Cassidy said. "It's a service to yourself because if you really get into it you'll find that the joy of it is absolutely incomparable.” Past Recipients of the Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award This award will be presented Friday, January 24, 2020 during the All-Conference Luncheon at the annual IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference. |
1/23/2020 » 1/25/2020
IAPD/IPRA Soaring to New Heights Conference - Hyatt Chicago
4/1/2020 » 5/31/2020
Flying for Kids Month, Statewide Kite Fly
4/28/2020
Legislative Reception
4/28/2020
Parks Day at the Capitol
4/29/2020
Legislative Conference
Illinois Association of Park Districts
211 E. Monroe Street
Springfield, IL 62701-1186
217-523-4554 PH
217-523-4273 FX
Mike Cassidy Commissioner Community Service Award – FREE NOMINATION!
