Agenda 07/12/2016 Item #10A 7/12/2016 10.A.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to establish an annual "Against All Odds" award program recognizing
an individual who has overcome great challenges that most of us have not faced and is
someone who, in spite of his or her circumstances, has excelled and given back to the
community, and to develop the procedures for implementing this program.
OBJECTIVE: To request the establishment of an annual "Against All Odds" award
program and develop procedures for implementation.
CONSIDERATIONS: At the June 28, 2016 Board of Commissioners (BCC) meeting an
"Against All Odds" award was presented to Mackensie Alexander in recognition of his
achievements after surmounting the many potential obstacles to his success. In order to
encourage others by acknowledging those who have accomplished so much against all odds,
the BCC proposes to seek nominations from the community to receive this annual award.
Any Collier County resident may be nominated and their nomination should be
accompanied by the story of their journey and the contributions they have made to the
community. A public call for nominations will be made in the fall and nominations should
be received no later than December 31St. The names of the nominees will be presented to
the BCC at a public meeting for selection of the awardee at a workshop in the spring with a
presentation in March.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: None.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no impact to the Growth Management
plan with this action.
RECOMMENDATION: To establish an annual "Against All Odds" award program and
to have staff develop the details to be brought back to the BCC in September for
consideration.
PREPARED BY: Penny Taylor, Commissioner District 4
AGENDA DATE: July 12, 2016
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7/12/2016 10.A.
COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 10.10.A.
Item Summary: Recommendation to establish an annual "Against All Odds" award
program recognizing an individual who has overcome great challenges that most of us have not
faced and is someone who, in spite of his or her circumstances, has excelled and given back to
the community, and to develop the procedures for implementing this program. (Commissioner
Taylor)
Meeting Date: 7/12/2016
Prepared By
Name: BrockMaryJo
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
7/5/2016 3:43:37 PM
Submitted by
Title: Executive Secretary to County Manager, County Managers Office
Name: BrockMaryJo
7/5/2016 3:43:39 PM
Approved By
Name: CasalanguidaNick
Title: Deputy County Manager, County Managers Office
Date: 7/5/2016 5:06:47 PM
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