Forms are now available to nominate volunteers for the City of Tacoma’s 23rd annual City of Destiny Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Jan. 19, 2009. These yearly honors promote the importance of community service and recognize individuals and groups who make outstanding contributions in Tacoma
Nominations will be accepted in the following individual and group categories:
- Leadership: Individual leadership that inspires others to help meet a need in the community. Awarded to one adult and one youth (up to 18 years of age).
- Sustained Service: Dedicated service performed by an individual for an extended period of time that benefits the community.
- Youth Service: Dedicated service performed by an individual for a period of time that benefits the community. Nominee up to 18 years of age.
- Neighborhood Group or Community Partnership: Honors a group of volunteers that demonstrates teamwork in a project that benefits the community.
- Corporation or Business: Honors a corporation or business instrumental in developing or supporting community programs. Requirements for this category include a program that’s initiated by management, has voluntary participation and demonstrates the involvement of employees in community activities.
- Employee Group or Union Group: Honors employees of businesses, unions or governmental entities instrumental in developing or supporting community or environmental programs. Requirements for this category include a program that’s initiated by employees, has voluntary participation and demonstrates the involvement of employees in community activities.
- Youth/Young Adult Group: Dedicated service performed by a youth or young adult group for a period of time that benefits the community. Nominees up to 18 years of age.
- Environmental Sustainability: Honors groups or individuals dedicated to improving, conserving or protecting the environment. This category is open to all ages.
The nomination period closes Jan. 19. At that time, the Citizens Recognition Committee—whose members are appointed by the City Council—will review the nominations and select the winners. The City Council will present the City of Destiny Awards to the winners and recognize nominees at a spring ceremony.
To obtain a nomination form, call the City’s Community Relations Office at 253.573.2506, or stop by the office, 733 Market St., Room 11, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can download a copy of the nomination form from the City of Tacoma’s Web site at www.cityoftacoma.org/destinyawards. You can also pick up nomination forms in the City Clerk’s Office, Tacoma Municipal Building, 747 Market St., Room 220.