CC MEETING: February 6, 2024
DATE: January 17, 2024
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Chloe Sawatzky, City Secretary
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Discuss Nomination Of Rising Star Honoree For Metrocrest Chamber.
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BACKGROUND:
Annually, the Metrocrest Chamber Rising Star Award is presented to individuals within the Chamber cities as selected by the Town/City and Mayor/Councils. Nominees are currently making contributions to their communities, demonstrating leadership qualities, and typically are young professionals that serve in volunteer or professional capacities within the respective Town/City. Past recipients of this award have been selected for their contributions to their workplace, strong volunteer commitment and engagement, and leadership capacity with peers and those in their communities. The most recent recipients include:
2023 - Susan Thomas
2022 - John Chollampel
2020 - Darby Merriman
2019 - Austin Waugh
2018 - Sara Stamp
2017 - Frances Cruz
2016 - Antonia Okafor
2015 - Chad Averett
This year, the Rising Stars from Addison, Carrollton, and Farmers Branch will be presented with their award at the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce 54th Annual Awards Luncheon on March 8th, 2024.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/COUNCIL ACTION REQUIRED:
Staff is requesting that Council select an individual to nominate for the 2024 Rising Star Award. Please bring names for discussion to the meeting. Consider outstanding members on your Boards or Commissions, coaches or teachers who coordinate extracurricular activities, or other individuals who volunteer their time to make valuable contributions to our community.