2008 Elly Doyle Award Nominations

Parks enhance the quality of life in Fairfax County. They provide open spaces where county residents relax, play and learn. Parks make a difference to people. But, people also make a difference to parks. Each year thousands of volunteers donate their talents, time and tangible gifts to protect natural and cultural resources, enhance educational and recreational services and help the public enjoy their parks. Now is the time to recognize the people who make Fairfax County parks such wonderful places! Please help acknowledge the generous gifts that volunteers give to all of us and nominate a deserving individual or group for the Elly Doyle Park Service Award.

ABOUT THE AWARD

The Elly Doyle Park Service Award was established by the Fairfax County Park Authority on December 20, 1988, in recognition of Ellamae Doyle's years of outstanding service toward the preservation of parkland, natural and recreational areas for the benefit of Fairfax County residents. The purpose of the award is to publicly recognize a volunteer or group of volunteers for outstanding contributions to Fairfax County parks.

ELIGIBILITY FOR THE AWARD

Eligibility for the Elly Doyle Park Service Award is open to individuals and groups that have made outstanding service contributions* to Fairfax County parks, including Fairfax County Park Authority volunteers.

*A service contribution is the giving of time or expertise to the Fairfax County Park Authority for the advancement of recreational and/or educational opportunities or the protection of natural, cultural and historic resources in Fairfax County.

The contribution on which the nomination is based must have occurred within the prior year (May 2007-March 2008), but the nomination may also include accomplishments accumulated over time.

(Exclusions: Currently serving members of the Board of Supervisors, the Fairfax County Park Authority Board and Fairfax County Park Authority paid staff are excluded from eligibility.)

Award recipients will be honored at a reception hosted by the Fairfax County Park Authority on November 21, 2008 and Elly Doyle Park Service Award recipients names will be placed on a bronze plaque on display at the Fairfax County Government Center.

WHO MAY NOMINATE

Anyone may submit a nomination for the Elly Doyle Park Service Award. Widespread participation in the award process is encouraged.

NOMINATIONS MUST INCLUDE

1. Complete nomination form (photocopies may be used)
2. A statement (not more than three pages in length) that includes the following information:
• Identification and background of the nominee
• A description of the nominee's contribution, including specific details of the nominee's role, results achieved, potential for future results, how the contribution was extraordinary or unusual, and present and future benefits to parks and residents.
3. A separate nomination form for each nomination.

SELECTION OF AWARDEES

The awardees will be selected by a committee based on criteria established by the Park Authority Board. The number of Elly Doyle Park Service awardees will not exceed three in any given year. In addition, up to five special recognition honorees and one student honoree may be selected.

CLOSING DATE

To be considered for the 2008 Elly Doyle Park Service Award, nominations must reach the Park Authority Public Information Office by Friday, June 20, 2008. Inquiries may be directed to Public Information Officer Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662.

TIMETABLE

Nominations Open:    March 28, 2008
Nominations Close:    June 20, 2008
Award Ceremony and Reception:    November 21, 2008