Volunteer Julie Wright received the Kenneth Hood Service Award in recognition of more than 30 years of service to the senior community including teaching computer skills at the library's Senior Center. Wright was presented with the award by Mayor Thomas Hayes at the Village Board of Trustees meeting on Monday, September 21. Mayor Hayes cited Wright's outstanding resume of service which, in addition to volunteering at the library, ranges from helping seniors prepare their taxes to teaching the Secretary of State's Rules of the Road review course.
A longtime resident of Arlington Heights, Julie and her husband Don currently reside at Luther Village where she is also quick to lend a hand and serves on the 25th anniversary celebration committee and the butterfly garden construction committee.
Julie is the eighth recipient of the Kenneth Hood Service Award which is presented annually by the Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission. Congratulations, Julie and thank you for all you do!
About the Award
The Kenneth Hood Service Award was created in 2008 when, at his 100th birthday, longtime community activist and resident Kenneth Hood challenged those attending his celebration to pick up his “torch of service to Arlington Heights’ Senior Citizens.”
The Kenneth Hood Service Award was created in 2008 when, at his 100th birthday, longtime community activist and resident Kenneth Hood challenged those attending his celebration to pick up his “torch of service to Arlington Heights’ Senior Citizens.”
The Kenneth Hood Award recognizes individuals and/or organizations who have carried forward the torch of service on behalf of today’s senior citizens population. Candidates must have exhibited some or all of the following:
- A significant history of service to the senior community. Developed, provided, or conducted programs or services that enhance the quality of life for senior citizens.
- Embraced or nurtured activities that affect in a positive way the lives of the senior citizen population.
- They must set an example by contributing their efforts toward the above with zest or the joy of living.
- Candidates must reside, work, and/or volunteer in the Village of Arlington Heights.
Preferably, the award will be granted to a living individual, but it can be awarded posthumously.
The Kenneth Hood Senior Service Award Recipient is announced annually on July 31, Dr. Hood’s birthday, and is sponsored the Arlington Heights Senior Citizens Commission.