Criteria

Purpose

• The purpose of the program is to recognize efforts that enhance the quality of life in our community and to highlight community initiatives.  This is not a competition.
  
• The “effort” being recognized should be visible in the community and shared by many.  The recognition program will help facilitate the sharing of information about successful programs in the community.
  
• Examples of recipients: civic/homeowner associations, PTA’s, service clubs, businesses, and in exceptional cases, individuals.

Process

• Nominations can come from Board members or community members and must be received by the end of each month.
  
• The nomination form is available on the B-CC Regional Services Center website and can be submitted in hard copy or emailed to bethesda.citizen@montgomerycountymd.gov.
  
• Nominations are reviewed by the Quality of Life Committee and then a recommendation is made to the Board.  The Board approves nominations.
  
• Recipients will be invited to attend a Board meeting and the certificate will be presented to them.
  
• Certificates can be given as often or as infrequently as necessary.  A recipient of the recognition must wait three years before being nominated again for the same initiative.
  
• Local newspapers will be contacted regarding publicity for the presentations.