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The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) is pleased to recognize outstanding volunteers for their work in 2016. Last year, more than 9,000 people volunteered with the Minneapolis Park system. Whether coaching, maintaining a garden, mentoring youth, assisting visitors at park facilities, or helping with special events, volunteers bring a wealth of talent and experience to the system. The Volunteer of the Year Awards recognize these outstanding efforts and signify the importance of every volunteer to the success of the MPRB.
The award recipients were honored during a ceremony and reception at the April 19 Board of Commissioners meeting.
Six individuals and three groups received the Remarkable Volunteer Service Award: Robert Tesch-Stevson, Tara Young,Marilyn Jones, Dave Schaenzer, Robin Russell, Dave Zappa, West Bank Parks, Cedar Isles Dean Neighborhood Association/Park Siding Park Gardeners Group, and Mill Ruins Crew. These individuals were honored with the Youth Rising Star Award: Alison Thorson, Bjorn Holtey, and John Osborn.
Staff members, MPRB Commissioners and the community were invited to nominate outstanding volunteers for these awards.
Thank you to all of our volunteers!
Read the full news release on our website to read the nominations.
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