Chapter 18 Community Dedication Award Policy
18.01 Intent and Purpose: To recognize individuals or groups whose passionate advocacy for the Community of Boone has fulfilled our goal of advancing the growth of the City of Boone.
1. Qualifications of award:
a. Starting new and innovative programs that help maintain and grow our local treasures for the benefit of Boone residents and visitors to our community; or,
b. Inspired and lifelong support to the professional development in Boone but not limited to: local education projects, community events and celebrations, volunteer work, leadership in community fundraising efforts; or,
c. Spearheading the effort at the local, regional and national level to help grow our community and make it accessible to everybody who chooses to live here, contribute to its growth and call it home.
18.02 Nomination: Any citizen of Boone may nominate a current resident of Boone.
18.03 Award Schedule: All nominations shall be submitted to the City Clerk between May 1st and June 30th of each year.
18.04 Award Selection: Nomination forms will be given to the Mayor and Council for consideration. The Mayor and all Council members will have a vote for the award winner.
18.05 Award Presentations: The award winner will be presented with a plaque at the opening ceremonies for Pufferbilly Days. The Mayor, and or his/her designee shall present the award.
Council Action: Adopted this 6th day of August, 2012.
