Michael T. Mondak speaks about proposal for the City of Hermitage

This morning I posted on Facebook about a proposed awards program in the City of Hermitage.

The Coach of the Year Award would go to a coach from either the Hickory Hornets athletic teams or to a coach on the various teams sponsored by the Parks & Recreation Department.

The Employee of the Year Award would go to someone who works for the city and has provided outstanding work for the city.

The Police Officer of the Year Award would go to a member of the Hermitage Police Department who has provided outstanding service to keep the city and its residents safe.

The Firefighter of the Year Award would go to a member of the Hermitage Fire Department who has provided outstanding service to the city and keeping its residents safe.

The Volunteer of the Year Award would go to a city resident who has freely given their time to provide outstanding service to the city.

The Student of the Year Awards would go to 13 students in the Hermitage School District (one in each grade level from kindergarten through twelfth grade) who have achieved the highest academic success.

The Small Business Owner of the Year Award would go to the small business owner who has provided outstanding customer service to city residents.

And the Lifetime Achievement Award would go to a city resident who has spent their entire life serving the city.  This award may be awarded posthumously.

Nominations will be solicited online by city residents and a committee consisting of city commissioners, the chief of police, the fire chief, the superintendent of the Hermitage School District, the athletic director of the Hermitage School District, the Hermitage School Board and a representative from the Shenango Valley Chamber of Commerce will select the winners each year.

All award recipients will receive a plaque, a gift associated with their work or service, and a cash prize.  Student of the Year Award recipients in elementary and middle school will receive savings bonds.  Multiple people may receive the same award(s) each year.

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