Nomination Information

2012 nominations are now closed. 2013 honoree nomination forms will be available fall 2012.

NEW Honoree Nomination Information
Honor the life of a significant loved one, and create a legacy in their memory through fundraising for the Anderson Foundation for Parks & Recreation Playground Fund.

If you would like to nominate a loved one for this event, the individual should have ties to the Anderson Township community.

• Commitment Levels and Benefits
  In order to raise funds for the playground fund, there is a fee to participate in the event. Here are the available levels:
  
  • $200 New Honoree Silver Level
    • If selected, your honoree will be represented in event publications and ads, event website, event signage, memorial tent and video, and their name will be on the event T-shirt.
    • An engraved brick with the honoree's name will be placed at the Beech Acres Park All-Children's Playground area.
    • One complimentary race registration (T-shirt included).
    • Family name listed on event day materials and announcements.
      
      
  • $250 New Honoree Gold Level
    • If selected, your honoree will be represented in event publications and ads, event website, event signage, memorial tent and video, and their name will be on the event T-shirt.
    • An engraved brick with the honoree's name will be placed at the Beech Acres Park All-Children's Playground area.
    • Your honoree will receive two additional signs on the course.
    • Two complimentary race registrations (T-shirts included).
    • Family name listed on the event T-shirt, event day materials, and announcements.
      
      
• Your Role
  Once an honoree is selected, assistance is needed in the following ways:
  * Sponsorships & Donations ~ The Park District will provide you with
  sponsorship packets to distribute to your business and family contacts.
  
  * Marketing ~ Help us to promote the event by distributing flyers, displaying
  yard signs, and by word of mouth. The Park District will provide all materials.
  
  *Volunteer ~ Involve family and friends to assist in various volunteer
  positions, we’ll find the right fit for your family or group.
  

• Nominate a new honoree
  To submit an honoree for consideration, please return the completed nomination form, the new honoree fee (will be returned if not selected), and a brief biography (250 words or less) of the honoree for marketing purposes. If selected, you will also be required to submit 10 photographs (will be returned) at a later date.
  
  

CONTINUING Honoree Information

• Commitment Levels and Benefits
  In order to raise funds for the playground fund, there is a fee to participate in the event. Here are the available levels:
  
  • $100 Continuing Honoree Silver Level
    • Your honoree will be represented in event publications and ads, event website, event signage, memorial tent and video, and their name will be on the event T-shirt.
    • One complimentary race registration (T-shirt included).
    • Family name listed on event day materials and announcements.
      
      
  • $250 Continuing Honoree Gold Level
    • Your honoree will be represented in event publications and ads, event website, event signage, memorial tent and video, and their name will be on the event T-shirt.
    • Your honoree will receive two additional signs on the course.
    • Two complimentary race registrations (T-shirts included).
    • Family name listed on the event T-shirt, event day materials, and announcements.
      
      
• Your Role
  As an active 2012 participant, your assistance is needed in the following ways:
  * Sponsorships & Donations ~ The Park District will provide you with
  sponsorship packets to distribute to your business and family contacts.
  
  * Marketing ~ Help us to promote the event by distributing flyers, displaying
  yard signs, and by word of mouth. The Park District will provide all materials.
  
  *Volunteer ~ Involve family and friends to assist in various volunteer
  positions, we’ll find the right fit for your family or group.