Peoria Pundit

(press release)

Date: September 5, 2008
Released by: Alma Brown, Communications Manager, 494-8554
Subject: NEIGHBORHOOD LEADERSHIP AWARDS BANQUET

The 12TH Annual Neighborhood Leadership Awards Banquet will be held at the Peoria Civic Center from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Thursday, November 6, 2008. The keynote speaker is Dr. Andy Choui, Director of Endovascular Surgery, Peoria Surgical Group. Dr. Chiou is a graduate of District 150 and Bradley University. He currently serves as a member of the District 150 Foundation and is a champion in the development of economic and educational initiatives within the Peoria area.

The banquet is an annual event that celebrates the accomplishments of neighborhood associations and community advocates. The banquet recognizes grassroots leaders who have worked diligently with their neighbors, the city, and the community at-large to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods. Citizens are encouraged to nominate a special neighbor, business leader, or a young person who has contributed time, energy, and/or other resources to improve the quality of life in a neighborhood. Individuals and businesses are invited to sponsor a table or provide door prizes such as gift cards, merchandise, coupons, and free passes.

Tickets for the banquet are $25 per person. Tables of eight can be purchased for $200. City of Peoria neighborhood associations are eligible to receive a 50% discount on the purchase of one table per association. The association would receive eight tickets for the price of four tickets, which translates to a table of 8 for $100.

The Award Nomination form, Banquet Registration, and Sponsor Letter, are available on the City’s website: www.ci.peoria.il.us. See News & Events on the homepage, or contact Steve Fairbanks at 494-8603.

The Neighborhood Leadership Awards Banquet awards are:

• Mayor’s Award: This is the highest honor given to a citizen advocate who has contributed tirelessly in improving their neighborhood for over a period of years.
• Ted Bannon Brick Award: Presented to a citizen advocate who exhibits neighborhood advocacy. This person has been vocal about issues in the neighborhood and has worked with elected officials and local administration for positive change.
• Richard ‘Fuzzy’ Lenz Award: Presented to a neighborhood association that has shown a positive commitment to improving the environment in the neighborhood.
• Business Award: Presented to a business that has demonstrated commitment and partnership with surrounding neighborhood associations to improve the community at-large.
• Youth Award: Presented to a youth under the age of 18 who has worked with adults and peers in improving their community.

Peoria Pride Award: Presented to individuals, groups or organizations for a significant contribution to the campaign to reduce litter and to beautify Peoria.

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