We were not selected in the end but very pleased to be nominated! It’s always good to have work noticed. Especially given the stiff ‘competition’! Many thanks to Partnerships for Parks and a big heartfelt congratulations to the winner. Proud to be in the same business.
From: Sabina Saragoussi, Director, Partnerships for Parks
To: Sara Roosevelt Park Community Coalition.
Each year, Partnerships for Parks honors partners at the It’s My Park Awards Reception who demonstrate exceptional leadership and commitment to their local parks through service, advocacy, and collaboration. We are pleased to inform you that the Sara D. Roosevelt Park Coalition was a nominee for the Golden Trowel Awards due to the group’s outstanding efforts and ongoing dedication to neighborhood parks throughout the 2016 season.
As a nominee, your group is considered to embody the mission and vision of Partnerships for Parks by effectively partnering with local residents and decision makers to transform your neighborhood green space into a dynamic community asset. You are building long-term investment in public space, and strengthening the social fabric of our communities. For this, we congratulate and sincerely thank you.
While your group was not selected for an award this year, we encourage you to continue your important work, and know that Partnerships for Parks will continue to support you in making a positive impact on our parks and neighborhoods. We appreciate everything you have done and look forward to seeing what this new year brings. Thank you again.
Partnerships for Parks (PfP) is the public-private program that supports and champions a growing network of leaders caring and advocating for neighborhood parks and green spaces. We equip people, organizations and government with the skills and tools they need to transform these spaces into dynamic community assets.