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2009 Elly Doyle Nomination Form Nominations should be returned to: Fairfax County Park Authority c/o Judy Pedersen 12055 Government Center Parkway, Suite 927 Fairfax, Virginia 22035-1118 Fax: 703-324-3974 You must have Adobe Acrobat Reader version 4.0 or newer installed on your computer to access this file. 2009 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 2008-March 2009), 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 20, 2009 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 Complete nomination form (photocopies may be used) 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. 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 2009 Elly Doyle Park Service Award, nominations must reach the Park Authority Public Information Office by June 24, 2009. Inquiries may be directed to Public Information Officer Judy Pedersen at 703-324-8662. TIMETABLE Nominations Open:    March 25, 2009 Nominations Close:    June 24, 2009 Award Ceremony and Reception:    November 20, 2009