 | Wall of Recognition Civic participation is a hallmark of Irvine. Even before Irvine became a city, there was a spirit of community activism, involvement, and pride that set the tone for the municipality Irvine would become. Since its incorporation in 1971, hundreds of individuals have dedicated themselves in service to Irvine as mayors, city council members, commissioners, committee members, and leaders of community organizations.
The City of Irvine is honored to recognize the community leaders who shaped Irvine's beginnings and those who continue to build upon the foundation of excellence for future generations. Below are the procedures to nominate an individual for inclusion on the Wall of Recognition.
Wall of Recognition Procedures The Wall of Recognition is reserved for plaques, approved by City Council, honoring those who have provided service or other contributions to the Irvine community.1. Requests for inclusion on the Wall of Recognition may be submitted to the City of Irvine City Clerk in the form of a personal letter from the nominator, which shall include the proposed honoree’s name and a justification for the recognition. The letter shall also include the nominator’s contact information and that of the honoree, if applicable.2. Nominations may be submitted by, but are not limited to, the honoree’s family member, a member of the Irvine community, a local official, or someone from a non-profit organization or business with which the proposed honoree is affiliated. Members of the Irvine City Council may submit nominations to the City Council for consideration.3. Nominees are now or have been an Irvine resident. A resident is defined as an individual who has lived, been employed, or been a student of a school within the City of Irvine. 4. Nominees may be eligible for inclusion on the Wall of Recognition based on criteria such as, but not limited to any of the following: • Nominee has demonstrated creativity and/or initiative in providing service to the community• Nominee has provided long-term service to the community, the State or the Nation • Nominee has provided unique contributions that are marked by excellence and are worthy of honor • Nominee made a distinct, significant contribution to the betterment of the City • Nominee demonstrated exceptional determination, character, commitment, and/or leadership• Nominee died in the line of duty serving the City, the State or the Nation 5. Nomination letters meeting applicable criteria will be forwarded by City staff to the City Council for consideration at an upcoming meeting.6. Honorees will be recognized with placement of a permanent standardized 3” x 6” plaque that includes honoree name, achievement (or reason for recognition) and date of recognition.7. The appropriate information will be added to the electronic registry of honorees on the City’s website. 8. Costs for purchase, placement and maintenance of plaques will be borne by the City in appreciation of the individual’s contributions.
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