STAR (Service Together Achieves Results)

STAR Expo/Awards Ceremony

Thursday, April 25, 2013
Hilton Garden Inn
1501 S. Neil Street, Champaign

Free Admission and Vendor Giveaways!

STAR Expo—5:30 pm
Information Fair • Mini Workshops • Refreshments

Mini Workshop Schedule

2013 Construction Update – City of Champaign Public Works Department
A summary of major capital improvement projects that will be constructed in the 2013 construction season and list of projects that under consideration for the 2014 construction season.

HOA Steward – Resources for Homeowner Association Neighborhoods
An Introduction to Homeowners’ Association & Neighborhood Group Administration: Governing a not-for-profit incorporation, Record keeping and administration, Neighborhood Wellness and Participation

Interfaith Community Engagement Workshop
Members of the interfaith working group will participate in a panel discussion about how churches and religious organizations can positively impact the health and wellness of neighborhoods throughout the City of Champaign.

Champaign County Economic Development – Business Networks as a Strategic Development Initiative
Champaign County EDC staff will describe the strategic facets and implementation of industry specific business roundtables. The presentation will mention the various challenges that employers face in the marketplace and ways that collaborative action can lead to fruitful outcomes when a singular effort may not. Business types mentioned: established businesses, manufacturers and innovative start-ups.

Police-Community Partnership Initiatives – Champaign Police Department
The Champaign Police Department will present information about Intelligence Led Policing efforts in each of the four police districts. The Patrol Lieutenants that are responsible for each district will provide an overview of hot spots and problem solving efforts, which include proactive enforcement details and directed patrols.

STAR Awards Ceremony—7:00 pm

2013 Honorees

Vendors

Sponsors

WCIA·Krannert Center for Performing Arts·Parkland College·Fasprint·Busey Bank

Champaign County Convention & Visitors Bureau

For more information, contact Neighborhood Services at (217) 403-7070

STAR Leadership Institute

Vision

The STAR Leadership Institute endeavors to be a synergistic access point for civic and community education that inspires productive citizen involvement and helps to foster neighborhood and community quality of life in Champaign.

Mission

To coordinate and facilitate public access to quarterly educational workshops on prevailing neighborhood and community issues, initiatives and programs; local government operations; and service opportunities.

October Leadership Institute
Saturday, October 27, 2012 - Registration closed
Course information

January Leadership Institute
Saturday, January 12, 2013 - Registration closed
Course information

July Leadership Institute
Saturday, July 27, 2013 - Registration coming soon!
Course information

For more information about the Leadership Institute, please contact the Neighborhood Coordination Office at (217) 403-7070 or download our brochure.

STAR Awards/Expo Program

The City of Champaign is filled with unsung heroes who help others day after day. To acknowledgethem for their service to our neighborhoods, we need your help. Everyone knows a special person or organization that is committed to making our community a better place. This is an excellent opportunity to honor those in our community who are willing to contribute time, talents, resources and energy to better our community. Please fill out a nomination and recognize these exceptional groups and individuals!

Nominees and winners are recognized during the STAR Expo held each year.

STAR Awards Categories

Business-Neighborhood Partnership

This award recognizes excellence in business-neighborhood partnership. It is intended for a Champaign-based business that works with a neighborhood or neighborhoods to improvethe quality of life and help with positive development. Company must have been operating during the current calendar year.

Community Partner

This award honors excellence in community partnership. It acknowledges non-profit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for above and beyond contribution to the community. A community organization should be nominated for a specific project, program, or event that benefited the community in some manner. Projects/events/programs must be completed during the current calendar year.

Difference Maker

This award is given for excellence in community service. It recognizes extraordinary volunteer and civic efforts, which help build community spirit. Individuals or groups nominated for this award demonstrate the importance of doing what they feel is necessary to make a difference in the lives of people in the face of great adversity. Activities must be completed during the current calendar year.

Good Neighbor Award

This award is given for excellence in neighborly service. It recognizes the simple acts of kindness, which help build community spirit. Individuals or groups nominated for this award demonstrate the importance of lending a helping hand and providing volunteer services within neighborhoods. Good deeds must be completed during the current calendar year.

Neighborhood-Community Building

This award recognizes excellence in community building within a neighborhood. Neighborhood-community building projects are activities that are initiated by any individual or group to improve the physical or social environment of a neighborhood. Projects must be completed during the current calendar year.

Neighborhood Leadership

This award recognizes excellence in leadership, and is exclusive to leaders of neighborhood associations, homeowner associations and neighborhood groups registered with the City of Champaign. Nominee must be a sitting officer during the current calendar year.

 
Neighborhood of the Year

This category is to award the neighborhood association, homeowner association or neighborhood group who is most consistent in getting together for meetings and activities. The neighborhood organization or group who actively strives to provide neighborhood support to residents in its area, and demonstrates value for diversity, promotes inclusiveness and can show documentation of multiple activities and/or projects they have been involved in, or sponsored to benefit the neighborhood or the community. Neighborhood must be active during the current calendar year.

Rising Star

This award honors excellence in youth leadership. It acknowledges individuals or groups who have exemplified positive leadership and decision-making skills in service to the Community. Activities must be completed during the current calendar year.

Eligibility

Eligible candidates are individuals who reside in the City of Champaign. The service or deed that prompted the nomination must have been completed during the current calendar year. Nominated citizens or groups should be compassionate persons, who through volunteer efforts in his/her neighborhood or the community, have demonstrated a willingness to lend a hand. The ideal candidate has excellent neighborhood interaction and exemplary citizenship. Some categories are specific to certain types of groups. See award descriptions above for details. For questions or more information, contact the City of Champaign Neighborhood Services Department-Neighborhood Coordination Office, Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm at (217) 403-7070.