August 26, 2009
City accepting nominations for Celebration Plaza at Tumbleweed Park
The City of Chandler is now accepting nominations from the public for inductees to Celebration Plaza, a permanent monument at Tumbleweed Park designated as a place to recognize significant and enduring contributions to the community.
Celebration Plaza features a fountain and a decorative wall used to display brass plaques honoring a select group of residents, living or deceased, who have displayed outstanding civic commitment, leadership, public outreach and service to the City. It is located at the center of Tumbleweed Park, which is located on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann roads.
The public can submit nominations to the Community Services Department through September 30. There is no nomination fee.
Any nominee selected for induction after the review process will be honored at an induction ceremony in spring 2010. Chandler Service Club was the 2008 inductee and its plaque was added to the plaza in a ceremony held in May 2009.
Nomination forms are online at www.chandleraz.gov/parks. They are also available at the Chandler Community Center, the Snedigar Recreation Center, the Tumbleweed Recreation Center, the Environmental Education Center, local libraries and other City facilities, or by calling 480-782-2727.
Questions about the Celebration Plaza nomination criteria or the recognition process can be directed to Park Development Operations Manager Mickey Ohland at 480-782-2743.
Celebration Plaza nominees are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Community leaders whose outstanding personal service has resulted in significant and enduring contributions to the community (support for this recognition should include endorsements from other groups, neighborhoods, or organizations);
- An individual or individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the City of Chandler;
- An individual or individuals who have added to the quality of life for Chandler residents through their involvement or financial contribution to short or long-term city projects or activities;
- An individual who has demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity, which have made Chandler a better place to live and work.
- City of Chandler employees killed in the line of duty; national, state, and local heroes.
Individuals holding an elected City of Chandler office or serving on the Parks and Recreation Board are not eligible for nomination.
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