Mendota Heights 1st Annual Community Service Award

Nominations are due March 17 for the 1st Annual Community Service Award, an award memorializing the generous spirit of Garold "Jerry" Murphy. Jerry volunteered his time to Mendota Heights and the surrounding cities for more than 48 years.

Jerry began volunteering in 1967, ensuring he was available at a moment’s notice to help public safety, volunteer at schools and help out any citizen in need. City officials conservatively estimate Jerry volunteered in excess of 40,000 hours for his community, his church and his family.

Most importantly, he did so without self-promotion, just simply a smile, a kind word and a story.

The "Garold ‘Jerry’ Murphy Community Service Award" is designed to recognize and honor
community members who emulate Jerry’s example by providing excellent services or deeds to
our community.

The eligible candidate displays any (or all) of the following characteristics:

• Volunteers in the cities of Mendota Heights, Mendota or Lilydale
• Acts as an ambassador for the community
• Is a positive role model for youth and citizens of the community
• Breaks down barriers within the community and promote unity
• Provides enthusiastic leadership on a volunteer basis
• Is a compassionate volunteer

Submit an application to nominate volunteers who serve the Mendota Heights, Lilydale and Mendota communities with enthusiasm, compassion and leadership.

• Garold "Jerry" Murphy Obituary

The recipient will be honored on April 18, 2017, at 7:00 p.m. at Volunteer Recognition Night during the Mendota Heights City Council meeting.

Pick up an application at Mendota Heights City Hall or find the electronic form online.

Image via City of Mendota Heights