From: Barbara Smolak, Clackamas County Citizen Involvement, 503-655-8552

03-16-10

The Clackamas County Board of Commissioners is seeking nominations for the Darlene Hooley Citizen Award and the Dee Wescott Community Organization Award.  The awards honor citizens who devote their time, energy and work to make positive contributions to their neighbors and community.

The awards were established in September 2009 to recognize former Congresswoman Darlene Hooley and the late Dee Wescott, former Damascus mayor, for their long commitment and connection to Clackamas County. 

Closing date for nominations is Friday, March 19.  

Award Criteria

Recipients will be chosen based on the following four criteria and their ability to:

1. Enrich the community and the county through volunteer efforts;
2. Demonstrate leadership through involvement on boards, commissions, community planning organizations or other civic groups;
3. Raise community and cultural awareness;
4. Exemplify positive, thoughtful and strong community spirit.

Please submit a one-page written narrative describing why the nominee should receive the Darlene Hooley or Dee Westcott Award based on the above criteria.  Include the nominee's name, email address and phone number along with your own contact information.  More information about the awards can be found at http://www.clackamas.us/