Special Events: Super Star Volunteers Awards Program

Members of the Special Events Commission are pleased to announce the Des Plaines Super Star Volunteer Award Nominees who will be recognized at 6:00 pm, Thursday, April 26, 2007 at Casa Royale, 783 Lee St. Tickets for the Dinner are $26 per person and may be obtained by calling the Office of the Mayor at 847-391-5312.

According to Gayle Mountcastle, Special Events Commission Member and Chairman of the Super Star Volunteer Awards Program, applications were received nominating the following for awards in the following categories:

In recognition of a business that shows support for the community through volunteer efforts or monetary contributions.

• Comfort Inn – Nick Trivedi
• ITW Fastex
• Mrs. V’s Restaurant

A family will be honored whose efforts have brought outstanding family values to the City of Des Plaines.

• Dorothy & William Grice
• Barbara & Pastor Reid
• The Schroeder Family

In recognition of a citizen of Des Plaines, ages 12-18, who has volunteered his or her time and talents to benefit others.

• Ryan Stermer
• Nestor Zavala
• Caitlin & Amberly Glitz

An individual of group, 55 years of age or older, will be recognized for volunteering to help mature citizens experience quality activities.

• Donald Gloor
• Betty Stone
• Volunteers of the Des Plaines Community & Frisbie Senior Centers
• Des Plaines Community & Frisbie Senior Center’s Senior Council

A group will be recognized for making a difference in the beautification efforts of the community.

• The Des Plaines Garden Club

A neighbor who has been helpful and given to people around them.

• Dr. Michael Bagby
• Dorothy & William Grice
• Noreen Lake
• Marcie Plank
• James Wozny
• Martin Voss

This individual will be chosen based on the positive affect they have had based on their volunteer efforts outside the classroom

• Norine Murphy
• Victor Rodriguez

This youth group has had a positive affect on the community by giving of their time and talent, or through monetary contributions for a good cause.

• Des Plaines Public Library Teen Advisory Board
• Maine West Key Club

Recognition to be given for a coach or other youth leader who is an exemplary role model, promotes sportsmanship and positive experiences for youth and parents.

• Dennison Love

Recognition will be given to an individual who has contributed significantly to the cultural life of the community either through music, art, literature, or other form of artistic endeavor.

• Kathy Bloom
• Paul Lindblad

An individual or group will be recognized for contributing to the community’s overall quality of life.

• Bessie’s Table
• Eldon Burk
• Thomas Christiansen
• Sharon Lynch
• Joy Matthiessen
• Bob Neil
• Paul Piszkiewicz
• Steven Schaefer
• Des Plaines Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #2992
• Martin Voss
• Optimist Club

Nomination applications were distributed at various locations throughout the City and were made available on the City’s website.

Tickets for the Special Events Commission’s Super Star Volunteer Awards Program, which are limited, may be purchased through the mail. Checks should be made payable to the City of Des Plaines, with "Super Star Volunteer Awards Dinner" designated in the memo portion of the check. Checks should be mailed to the Office of the Mayor, City of Des Plaines, 1420 Miner St., Des Plaines, Illinois 60016. For ticket information call 847-391-5312.

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