Seattle Parks and Recreation is seeking nominations for the Denny Awards, which honor volunteer service to the city’s parks system. The deadline for nominations is Nov. 1, 2010.
The Denny Awards acknowledge and honor the crucial role volunteers play in neighborhood parks, community centers and recreation programs throughout the city, according to a Parks press release.
Volunteers help Parks and Recreation staff and management in the work of the department and give valuable advice on important decisions. Volunteers pull ivy and plant native trees in our parks, coach children's sports, work as docents at selected parks and serve on various advisory councils and boards, according to the press release.
The name of the awards reflects the early commitment by the Denny family to the preservation of parkland and open space for public use and enjoyment. David Denny donated land that became the first Seattle park, Denny Park, in 1864.
Ballardite Lillian Riley was given the Lifetime Achievement Award at last year's Denny Awards for her volunteer work, including founding Groundswell NW and spearheading the creation of Webster Park.
Denny Awards nominees should meet the following minimum qualifications. The nominee must have:
- Demonstrated exceptional stewardship to parks and/or recreation.
- Provided stellar leadership related to enhancing and preserving parks and/or recreation programs.
- Demonstrated a significant personal commitment of time and effort to assist Seattle Parks and Recreation.
- Gained respect of community peers for efforts to help Seattle Parks and Recreation.
The Denny Awards will be presented at the seventh annual recognition ceremony, which will be held Dec. 7 at the Lake Union Armory, located at 860 Terry Ave. N.
The nomination form for the award, specific criteria and related information are available by contacting Adrienne Caver-Hall, Seattle Parks and Recreation, at 206.684.7710 or adrienne.caver-hall@seattle.gov. The nomination form may also be downloaded here.
