2022 CREST Award Nomination Period Now Open
Do you know someone who should be recognized for their efforts in volunteering, sustainability, or public safety?
For more than 30 years, the City of Cupertino has recognized its outstanding community members with an awards program. Hundreds of residents and community organizations have been honored with the award, now known as the CREST (Cupertino Recognizes Extra Steps Taken) Awards.
For the past four years, the City has presented awards in six categories to better reflect the Cupertino community. The categories are:
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Lifetime Achievement Award (Volunteer) – Recognizes a member of the community who has volunteered in the City of Cupertino for 10+ years.
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Volunteer of the Year – Recognizes individuals who have made a difference to the Cupertino community through volunteer service.
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Organization of the Year – Recognizes organizations that have made a difference to the Cupertino community through volunteer service.
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Rising Star Award (Volunteer) – Recognizes an individual who has volunteered in Cupertino for three or less years but shows a continued commitment to the future of the Cupertino community.
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Public Safety Champion of the Year – Recognizes an individual or group that has made an outstanding contribution to the safety of Cupertino.
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Sustainability Champion of the Year – Recognizes a person or group committed to maintaining a sustainable and healthy place to live, work, and play in Cupertino.
Award criteria and nomination requirements are on the application form, which can be found at cupertino.org/crest. The nomination form is now 100% online to make it easier and more convenient for the public to nominate their candidate. Nominations are due by Friday, March 11, 2022 at 5 p.m.
Community Funding Grant Program Open for Applications
The City of Cupertino Community Funding Grant applications are open. This year, the program will be facilitated through the City website. Each organization can fill out and submit their application, and the appropriate attachments.
Through the Community Funding Grant program, the City of Cupertino provides funding to local nonprofit organizations in the areas of social services, fine arts, and other programs for the Cupertino community.
For more information visit cupertino.org/communityfunding or email communityfunding@cupertino.org.
Environmental Shredding and Recycling Event
Bring your electronics, documents, and gently used items to Cupertino's Environmental Recycling event on Saturday, January 22 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at De Anza College parking lot A.
The City of Cupertino and Recology offer this free drive-through, drop-off service for Cupertino residents four times per year to encourage extended use of products and to prevent valuable resources from being sent to the landfill.
View a complete list of acceptable items at cupertino.org/environmentalday.
Please come prepared
- Masks are required to cover nose and mouth at all times
- Limit two people per vehicle
- Unloading of materials will be the responsibility of the resident
- Residents must provide personal identification (i.e., Driver’s License or a current collection bill) to verify Cupertino residency
Questions? Call Recology Cupertino (408) 725-4020 or visit Recology South Bay. This event will be held rain or shine.
Memorial Park Fence Extension
A new fence has been installed at Memorial Park to enhance the safety of the public.
The City of Cupertino completed this project at the softball field in December 2021. The existing six-foot-high chain link fence was replaced with approximately 218 feet of 14-foot-high fencing, from the dugout to the end of the outfield.
The new extended fence aims to provide a barrier to prevent foul balls from reaching the adjacent tennis courts, park pathway, and playground. The City’s Grounds Division coordinated with a fence contractor and oversaw the construction to successful completion.
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