MRPA's Community Service Awards recognize individuals and groups who show outstanding support to public recreation and park programs in their community. The Community Service Awards are a great way to recognize friends groups, department volunteers and advocates.
The 2012 Community Service Award Ceremony was held March 14 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.
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| Congratulations to the 2012 Community Service Award Winners: |
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Beth Aiuto
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Paul Hemeryck, Eastpointe Lions Club |
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John and Tina Andrews
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Linda Gibbs & Kim Turner, Advanced Phys. Therapy Center |
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Edward Burch,
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Independence Oaks Nordic Ski Patrol |
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Canton Rotary
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Fr. Jim Kean, St. Damien of Molokai Parish |
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Cindy Coon & Sue Rinaldi,
Berkley Junior Women's Club
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Karen McKight Casey & Laurenza Riojas,
MSU Center of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
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| Kari Drogosh, Chippewa Valley High School |
Kim Michael, Friends of Canton Township Dog Park |
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Regina Ellis
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Dianne Mukkala, Daycroft Montessori School |
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Friends of P.H. Hoeft State Park
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South Lansing Kiwanis |
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Friends of Troy Seniors
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Sterling Heights Senior Volunteers |
| Friends of Van Riper and Craig Lake State Parks, Inc. |
Sean Valentino, Green Oak Village Place Mall
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| TJ Gaffney, Tunnel Memorial Committee |
Van Buren County Road Commission |
| Gerrish Township Police Department |
Kermit Williams |
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Youth Sports Staff Member of the Year Award Winners:
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| Frank Heinrich, Roseville Parks and Recreation |
Kevin Taylor, Saline Parks and Recreation |
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| Youth Sports Coach of the Year: |
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Mike Farrell, East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts
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Margaret Whitehead Senior of the Year Award Winners:
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Alice Dobson, Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation
(Leadership Division)
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David Thrun – Jackson Recreation Department
(Service Division)
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Award Categories
Community Service Awards are presented to individuals, groups and organizations that support parks and recreation in Michigan. Past recipients include park friend groups, program and department sponsors and volunteers who make a difference in their community through their contributions to parks, recreation and leisure services.
Margaret Whitehead Senior of the Year Award honors outstanding senior citizens in two categories: Service and Leadership. The award is named after Margaret Whitehead who, during her time with the Lansing Recreation Department, established the first senior center in Michigan. In 1967, Whitehead co-founded the Annual Senior Get-Together at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel - now known as the MRPA Grand Experience, the trip provides a unique travel program for more than 1,200 participants annually.
The Senior of the Year Award was created in tribute to Whitehead's involvement and commitment to senior services. Award winners in both the Leadership and Service categories will receive a three-day stay at Grand Hotel during the Grand Experience program, and may invite a guest as well.
Youth Sports Coach of the Year Award honors the commitment, enthusiasm and accomplishments of an outstanding youth sports coach. Do you know a coach who treats players fairly, provides a safe and fun learning environment, leads by example and demonstrates fair play and sportsmanship? Nominate them for the Youth Sports Coach of the Year Award.
Youth Sports Staff Member of the Year Award honors the involvement and dedication of an outstanding youth sports staff member in Michigan. Nominees may be a referee, umpire, field director or any other position that is critical to a program's success. Full-time staff, part-time staff and volunteers are eligible for the Youth Sports Staff Member award.
MRPA's Community Service Awards recognize individuals and groups who show outstanding support to public recreation and park programs in their community. The Community Service Awards are a great way to recognize friends groups, department volunteers and advocates.
The 2012 Community Service Award Ceremony was held March 14 at the East Lansing Hannah Community Center.
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| Congratulations to the 2012 Community Service Award Winners: |
|
Beth Aiuto
|
Paul Hemeryck, Eastpointe Lions Club |
|
John and Tina Andrews
|
Linda Gibbs & Kim Turner, Advanced Phys. Therapy Center |
|
Edward Burch,
|
Independence Oaks Nordic Ski Patrol |
|
Canton Rotary
|
Fr. Jim Kean, St. Damien of Molokai Parish |
|
Cindy Coon & Sue Rinaldi,
Berkley Junior Women's Club
|
Karen McKight Casey & Laurenza Riojas,
MSU Center of Service-Learning and Civic Engagement
|
| Kari Drogosh, Chippewa Valley High School |
Kim Michael, Friends of Canton Township Dog Park |
|
Regina Ellis
|
Dianne Mukkala, Daycroft Montessori School |
|
Friends of P.H. Hoeft State Park
|
South Lansing Kiwanis |
|
Friends of Troy Seniors
|
Sterling Heights Senior Volunteers |
| Friends of Van Riper and Craig Lake State Parks, Inc. |
Sean Valentino, Green Oak Village Place Mall
|
| TJ Gaffney, Tunnel Memorial Committee |
Van Buren County Road Commission |
| Gerrish Township Police Department |
Kermit Williams |
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|
Youth Sports Staff Member of the Year Award Winners:
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| Frank Heinrich, Roseville Parks and Recreation |
Kevin Taylor, Saline Parks and Recreation |
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| Youth Sports Coach of the Year: |
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Mike Farrell, East Lansing Parks, Recreation and Arts
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| |
|
Margaret Whitehead Senior of the Year Award Winners:
|
|
Alice Dobson, Dearborn Heights Parks and Recreation
(Leadership Division)
|
David Thrun – Jackson Recreation Department
(Service Division)
|
| |
Award Categories
Community Service Awards are presented to individuals, groups and organizations that support parks and recreation in Michigan. Past recipients include park friend groups, program and department sponsors and volunteers who make a difference in their community through their contributions to parks, recreation and leisure services.
Margaret Whitehead Senior of the Year Award honors outstanding senior citizens in two categories: Service and Leadership. The award is named after Margaret Whitehead who, during her time with the Lansing Recreation Department, established the first senior center in Michigan. In 1967, Whitehead co-founded the Annual Senior Get-Together at Mackinac Island's Grand Hotel - now known as the MRPA Grand Experience, the trip provides a unique travel program for more than 1,200 participants annually.
The Senior of the Year Award was created in tribute to Whitehead's involvement and commitment to senior services. Award winners in both the Leadership and Service categories will receive a three-day stay at Grand Hotel during the Grand Experience program, and may invite a guest as well.
Youth Sports Coach of the Year Award honors the commitment, enthusiasm and accomplishments of an outstanding youth sports coach. Do you know a coach who treats players fairly, provides a safe and fun learning environment, leads by example and demonstrates fair play and sportsmanship? Nominate them for the Youth Sports Coach of the Year Award.
Youth Sports Staff Member of the Year Award honors the involvement and dedication of an outstanding youth sports staff member in Michigan. Nominees may be a referee, umpire, field director or any other position that is critical to a program's success. Full-time staff, part-time staff and volunteers are eligible for the Youth Sports Staff Member award.