Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award
Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award will be presented Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Astoria Warrenton Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet/Meeting. RSVP required to attend!
The Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award is given to a person who has devoted time and energy in countless ways to our community.
The award is aptly named after the late Richard Ford, a Warrenton resident whose impact was far reaching. Ford worked for the city of Warrenton as the building inspector and fire chief, but most importantly volunteered much of his free time helping his neighbors.
In 2010, the City of Warrenton wanted to recognize two key individuals who are excited to create an environment that is accessible and enjoyable for everyone in the area.
Jim Scheller is a member of the Clatsop Community College Board of Directors and the Skipanon Watershed. In particular, he was being honored for his work on the Warrenton Trails Association. His leadership and dedication is already enjoyed by those who ride their bike, walk or run along the growing network of trails of Warrenton. The Trails Master plan is a detailed guideline that wouldn’t be possible without volunteers and leaders such as Jim Scheller.
Jann Luesse was recognized for her dedication to the Warrenton Dog Park. All of the credit for the park concept, creation and funding should go directly to Luesse. She is committed to its success and has created a park where 2-legged and 4-legged creatures can play.
The nominations for the annual Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award are reviewed by the City of Warrenton:
Click here for a nomination form or please provide the following:
Nominee’s Name
Address
Phone
Occupation
Explanation of Community Service
Letters of Support, as desired
Don’t forget to include your name and contact information.
Nominations can be returned by:
Mail: Astoria Warrenton Chamber, Attn: Richard Ford Award, PO Box 176, Astoria, OR 97103
Drop off: Astoria Warrenton Chamber office at 111 West Marine Dr, Astoria
Drop off: Warrenton City Hall at 225 S. Main Street, PO Box 250, Warrenton, OR 97146
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The City of Warrenton’s
Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award Recipients
2005 Pat O’Grady
2006 Don Patterson
2007 Krista Bingham
2008 Gillian Maggert
2009 Warrenton Volunteer Firefighter’s Association
2010 Jim Scheller & Jann Luesse