City of Westerville Brings home awards COMMUNITY AWARDS
“America’s Happiest City” (#7) - City of Westerville - Movoto Real Estate 2014 “#1 Suburb in America” – City of Westerville - Movoto Real Estate 2013 “Best Public Art” - Westerville Sculpture Project - Best of the ‘Bus 2013 Healthy Ohioans Healthy Community Platinum Award 2012-2014 Gold Award 2006-2011 – City of Westerville - Ohio Department of Health “America’s Friendliest Towns” (#5) - City of Westerville - Forbes Magazine – 2012 “Bicycle Friendly Community” - City of Westerville - League of American Bicyclists 2012 “Tree City USA Community” – City of Westerville – Arbor Day Foundation 1974-2012 “Best Places to Live in America”- City of Westerville - Money Magazine 2007, 2009 “Sportstown Ohio”- City of Westerville - National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) / Sports Illustrated 2003
DEPARTMENT AWARDS
Excellence in Parks and Recreation Management National Gold Medal Award – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA) 2013, 2007, 2001, 1974
parks & recreation
Mission Statement The City of Westerville is dedicated to providing exemplary municipal services to our community and fostering prosperity while embracing our unique heritage and character.
CITY ValueS Innovation Stewardship Excellence Accountability
Integrity and Trust Public Safety Community Engagement Employee Enrichment
Accredited Department - Westerville Senior Center - National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC) 2012 Ohio Partner Award – City of Westerville – The State Organization on Arts and Disability (VSA) 2012 Accredited Department – Westerville Service Department - American Public Works Association 2010 Accredited Department – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) 2005-2015 Award of Excellence - Youth Sports – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2005
FACILITY AWARDS
“Best Outdoor Municipal Pool” - Highlands Park Aquatic Center – Columbus Parent - Best of Columbus 2014 Award of Excellence - Natural Resources and Conservation Highlands Park Wetlands - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2013 “Best Park for Dogs” - Westerville Bark Park - Best of the ‘Bus 2013
Shade Tree Commission Erin Biehl; Dave Bergman; Derek Blazo; Jennifer Finfera; Connie Sadowski; Kathy Spatz; Amy Weldele; Matt Ulrey (Acting Secretary)
RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Ed Bannen; Howard Baum; Siobhan Blake; Christopher Cox; Patrick Hickman; Jim McCann; Ron McCrea ; L. Pete Otteson, Council Rep; John (Jack) Shinnock; Kacy Walko; William Zieber.
SENIOR CENTER ADVISORY BOARD Phyllis Chadwick; Bob DeVilbiss; Anita Ebbert; Neal Edelson; Laura Emler; Rick Heston; John Kalmbach; Lynn Koenig; Lloyd Kuschner; Jim McLeaster; Bev Phipps; Janet Scott; Phyllis Self; Jack Shinnock; Floyd Siebert.
NOTES TO THE EDITOR Westerville Community Recreation Guide Editor: Toni Schorling toni.schorling@westerville.org
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“Best Recreation Center” - Westerville Community Center - Columbus Parent - Best of Columbus 2010-2013 Award of Excellence - Parks Development - First Responder’s Park - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2012 Honor Award - Highlands Park Aquatic Center – Columbus American Institute of Architects (AIA) 2012 Award of Excellence - Parks Development - Highlands Park Aquatic Center - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2011 Award of Excellence - Park Development - Millstone Creek Park - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2010 “Best Outdoor Playground” - Millstone Creek Park – Columbus Parent - Best of Columbus 2010
PROGRAMS & SERVICES AWARDS
Emerald Award - Community Excellence - Westerville Service Department - Refuse and Recycling Containers - SWACO 2011 Sustainability Award - Greenways & Water Quality - Westerville Service Department - Central Ohio Rain Garden Initiative (CORGI), Center for Energy & Environment, Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission (MORPC) 2011 Award of Excellence – Historical and Cultural Arts – 2013 Year of the Arts - Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2013
Award of Excellence - Park Law Enforcement - Live Emergency Action Plan Training – Westerville Parks & Recreation Department - Ohio Parks and Recreation Association (OPRA) 2012 Award of Excellence - Senior and Active Adult Program – Westerville Senior Center “Thanks for the Memories - A USO Tribute Show” - Ohio Parks and Westerville Parks and Recreation Department • (614) 901-6500 • www.wester ville.org Recreation Association (OPRA) 2011