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Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation
Tuesday, May 22
In keeping with our mission to strengthen the foundations of community, the Lakeland Hills Family YMCA is dedicated and proud to recognize individuals, groups and corporations for their commitment to giving back to others in our geographic service area. Those selected are formally recognized for their outstanding community service at the YMCA Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation.
This year the awards and service recognition dinner will be held:
Tuesday, May 22, 2012 at 6:00PM
Parsippany Sheraton Hotel
199 Smith Road
Parsippany, NJ
| Our service area communities are: | |
· Boonton · Boonton Township · Butler · Denville · Kinnelon |
· Lincoln Park · Montville · Mountain Lakes · Parsippany · Pequannock |
Nominations are being accepted now through April 1, 2012 in the categories below. Selections will be chosen by an independent panel and the winners will be contacted by May 1, 2012.
Citizen of the Year
The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to an individual from each of the communities within the YMCA service area who, through his or her volunteer efforts, has made a difference in the quality of life for its residents.
The ideal candidate has given time and energy without personal gain. His or her unselfish contributions and positive attitude have distinguished the individual as a "model citizen." You may nominate more than one person, from more than one community (complete separate nomination form for each).
NOTE: Before you begin to submit a nomination, please open and review the Application Preparation Sheet which includes all of the questions you will encounter on the application, to assist you in gathering your thoughts. Once you're ready to complete the application in its entirety click on "SUBMIT A NOMINATION."
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Educator of the Year
The Educator of the Year Award has two categories: K-8 Educator of the Year, and the High School Educator of the Year to honor education professionals who have gone above and beyond in the development of youth/teens in the YMCA's service area, through his/her significant, positive, guiding influence in one or more of the following areas:
- the classroom
- athletics
- enrichment/extracurricular programs
Individuals may be nominated from any school, public or private, within the Y's service area,
NOTE: Before you begin to submit a nomination, please open and review the Application Preparation Sheet which includes all of the questions you will encounter on the application, to assist you in gathering your thoughts. Once you're ready to complete the application in its entirety click on "SUBMIT A NOMINATION."
Kogen Award
The William Kogen Community Service Award is presented to one high school senior boy and one high school senior girl based solely on community service.
This application also requires two letters of recommendation. Each letter must be written by an adult who knows you well but is not a relative.
Letters of recommendation may be submitted electronically; please e-mail attachments in .doc, .docx or .pdf format to: rosemaryl@lhymca.com
If sending references by mail: Lakeland Hills YMCA, 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046, ATTN: Rosemary Linder Day.
The two winning students will receive will a $1,000 college scholarship, a free one-year membership to the Y, and an engraved plaque at the YMCA Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. The winners, along with their parents and a teacher of his or her choice, are invited as our guests for the evening.
NOTE: Before you begin to submit a nomination, please open and review the Application Preparation Sheet which includes all of the questions you will encounter on the application, to assist you in gathering your thoughts. Once you're ready to complete the application in its entirety click on "APPLY NOW."
Parkins Award
The Bronie Parkins Community Service Award is presented to one eighth grade boy and one eighth grade girl based solely on community service.
This application also requires two letters of recommendation. Each letter must be written by an adult who knows you well but is not a relative.
Letters of recommendation may be submitted electronically; please e-mail attachments in .doc, .docx or .pdf format to: rosemaryl@lhymca.com
If sending references by mail: Lakeland Hills YMCA, 100 Fanny Road, Mountain Lakes, NJ 07046, ATTN: Rosemary Linder Day.
The two winning students will receive a free one-year membership to the Y, and an engraved plaque at the YMCA Annual Dinner and Awards Presentation. The winners, along with their parents and a teacher of his or her choice, are invited as our guests for the evening.
NOTE: Before you begin to submit a nomination, please open and review the Application Preparation Sheet which includes all of the questions you will encounter on the application, to assist you in gathering your thoughts. Once you're ready to complete the application in its entirety click on "APPLY NOW."
Congratulations to last year’s winners!
2011 Citizens of the Year
Volunteer of the Year,
Val Gibson, with friends and family
Presidential Award winners, Tori Squeo, Sara Tom and Ryan Armitt with Y Community Service Director, Jane Castello
Kogen Award Winners Devon Horton, left, and Matt Brown, with presenter Brad Kogen
Educators of the Year, Roseann Valarian, left, and Christina Russell, with presenter, Dr. Vinnie Aniello
Community Partner Award Winners, David and Stephanie Walters of Smart World Coffee, Denville
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Lakeland Hills Family YMCA has been in continuous operation as a not-for-profit association at 100 Fanny Road since 1972, catering to more than 12,000 families in the communities of Boonton, Boonton Township, Butler, Denville, Kinnelon, Lincoln Park, Montville, Mountain Lakes, Parsippany, and Pequannock. But everyone is always welcome...from any town and any place! We are Morris County's favorite fitness, wellness, and recreational facility.