| WHY IS THERE AN AWARDS
PROGRAM?
The Clean Community Commission is charged with initiating, planning,
directing and promoting programs for litter control and prevention; as well
as, beautification in Portsmouth.
As a commission, we encourage the planting and preservation of key
landscaped gateways and promote public awareness and participation in the
improvement of the environment. Additionally, the commission advises and
recommends plans to promote Portsmouth as a “Clean Winner” in the Hampton
Roads community by maintaining open dialogue with key departments and
officials.
The Clean Community Award was created by the Commission as a way to
recognize groups and individuals whose civic pride and efforts in the
community are in keeping with the Portsmouth Clean Community Commission’s
mission of litter prevention and beautification.
The Clean Community Commission is seeking nominees for the following
categories:
Outstanding Organization
Community Champion
*Presented to an individual for his or her outstanding contributions to
the community.
Exceptional Youth Group or Organization
WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
The Portsmouth Clean Community Commission invites any Portsmouth citizen,
group or organization, school or club that goes above and beyond to help
their community, and whose contributions also assist in the progression of
the Commission’s undertaking.
HOW DO WE ENTER?Entering is easy.
Simply fill out the below application and return it to the Clean Community
Commission along with the following:
Narrative Essay
Documentation
Pictures
The Clean Community Commission will assess all entries using the point
structure outlined. Each item will be evaluated separately. If an item is
not addressed in your application, no points will be awarded for that item.
Multiple nominations are allowed. Please submit a separate nomination for
each category you wish to participate in.
APPLICATION
Applications will be made available online for 60 days starting in the Month
of August. Please contact Yilla J. Smith at (757) 393-5628 or via email at
smithy@portsmouthva.gov to
receive a copy in the mail.
All Applications must be completed and returned along with two copies of
your narrative essay, documentation and pictures.
No Applications will be accepted after the deadline.
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WHEN WILL THE AWARDS
BE PRESENTED? All awards will be presented at the Clean
Community Commission’s annual recognition ceremony. Please contact the
program office at (757) 393-5628 for additional information.
What information
should my narrative essay include?
Your narrative essay should provide a narrative description of all
activities completed by you or your group, between June 2007 and June 2008
in less than 100 words. Be sure to also include the following information:
- Description of program, projects or group goals for the time period.
- Description of a variety of event related activities undertaken during
the time period.
- Statistical information on all activities described, including the
number of volunteers, general attendance figures for the events, etc.
- Estimate the projected cost that was avoided through the use of
volunteers, donated goods & services, etc. For example, at a labor rate of
$17.50 per hour for similar work performed.
- Describe any communication efforts with the media.
- List and describe public and private sector partners.
Each item is worth a total of 10 points toward your final score.
What type of
documents and pictures should I provide?
Include a maximum of five double spaced pages containing supplemental
materials that support the activities, statistics, and volunteer involvement
described in the narrative essay. Each item is worth a total of 10 points.
- Also, be sure to include any press clips, news articles, and photos
showing:
- Activities accomplished.
- Volunteers, students and public involvement.
- Variety and diversity of activities mentioned in the narrative
description.
- Description of media efforts.
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
City of Portsmouth
Clean Community Commission
801 Crawford Street
Portsmouth, VA 23704
QUESTIONS?
Call (757) 393-5628 or email Yilla J. Smith, Clean City
Coordinator at
smithy@portsmouthva.gov. |
