Title
Agenda Item:
Special Recognition - Presentation by Garden Raised Bounty on Nomination for the AWC Quality Communities Scholarship
Body
Issue:
Recognize the City of Olympia 2013 Nominee for the AWC Quality Communities Scholarhips Competition
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee
City Manager's Recommendation:
Recognize nominee and thank Garden Raised Bounty for facilitating the nomination process.
Staff Contact:
Cathie Butler, Communications Manager, 360.753.8361
Presenter(s):
Blue Peetz, Garden Raised Bounty, Youth Programs Director
Background and Analysis:
The AWC Center for Quality Communities is accepting nominations for the 2013 Quality Communities Scholarshp program. The Center annually provides outstanding young leaders with $1,000 scholarships. Six scholarships will be awarded this year. The AWC Center for Quality Communities is a 501(c)(3) organization sponsored by the Association of Washington Cities.
Council asked Garden Raised Bounty (GRuB) to conduct a selection process for Olympia's nominee. Since 2001, GRuB has organized a series of youth programs. For 2011-2013 program years, GRuB has worked extensively with students from Olympia High School as part of the GRuB in Schools Pilot Project.
The nominee will be announced and introduced at tonight's Council meeting.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Olympia's nomination process was organized by a local community group.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
None.