Qualifications: 

1. Candidates must be or have been a resident of La Quinta for a minimum of three (3) years, including La Quinta residents who have passed away.

2. Candidates must have dedicated a minimum of three (3) years of service to the community of La Quinta in one or more of the following areas:

• Community Engagement & Leadership - Taking part and/or leading efforts to improve the local community and address community issues. 

• Volunteer Efforts & Philanthropy - Donation of time or services to local organizations including nonprofits, charities, schools, animal shelters, senior centers, sports leagues, churches, and/or youth organizations.

• Public Service - Employment or involvement in public service fields including education, law enforcement, emergency services, healthcare, and/or local government. 

PILLAR OF THE COMMUNITY NOMINATION FORM 

Qualifications

1. Candidates must be or have been a *resident of La Quinta for a minimum of one (1) year, including former residents who have passed away.

*Individuals who do not currently live in La Quinta or have never been a La Quinta resident are considered eligible if they have volunteered, own a La Quinta-based business, or served La Quinta residents in some capacity for a minimum of three (3) years. Examples include: 

• Teachers who live in other Coachella Valley cities, but teach at La Quinta schools

• Youth sports coaches who live in other Coachella Valley cities, but coach La Quinta teams

• Business owners who live in other Coachella Valley cities, but own businesses in La Quinta     

2. Candidates must have contributed to the community of La Quinta and/or Coachella Valley through their acts of service or involvement with community organizations, athletics, or the local art scene. Examples may include:  

• Volunteering or involvement with nonprofits, charities, schools, animal shelters, food banks, senior centers, etc. 

• Coaches, referees, professional/collegiate athletes, involvement with youth sports organizations, etc. 

• Painters, sculptors, performing artists, musicians, writers, etc. 

DISTINGUISHED CITIZEN AWARD NOMINATION FORM 

Qualifications

1. Candidates must be five (5) to eighteen (18) years of age. 

2. Candidates must be or have been a La Quinta resident or attended a La Quinta school (public, private, or homeschool) for a minimum of one (1) year.

3. Candidates must have contributed significantly to the community of La Quinta. Examples may include:

• Academic Achievement - Accomplishments attained in an academic setting include outstanding test scores, research outcomes, scholarships, academic honors, and/or continued education.

• Acts of Kindness or Service - Helping others, organizing fundraisers, planting trees, leading a community clean-up event, and/or any other acts of selfless service that positively impact the community.

• Artistic Achievement - Accomplishments in the field of visual, literary, or performing arts including awards, scholarships, productions, and overall achievements in the arts.

• Athletic Achievement - Accomplishments in the field of sports including outstanding athletic performance (team or individual), scholarships, and/or tournament/championship game performances. 

• Community Engagement & Leadership - Taking part and/or leading efforts to improve the local community and address community issues. Help to build self-esteem and be a good role model for their peers.

• Volunteer Efforts - Donation of time or services to local organizations including nonprofits, charities, schools, animal shelters, senior centers, sports leagues, churches, and/or youth organizations.

JUNIOR INSPIRATION & YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATION FORM

Qualifications

1. Candidates must be a current *resident of La Quinta for a minimum of one (1) year including former residents who have passed away.

• *Individuals who do not currently live in La Quinta or have never been a La Quinta resident are considered eligible if they have volunteered, own a La Quinta-based business, or served La Quinta residents in some capacity for a minimum of three (3) years. Examples include: 

• Teachers who live in other Coachella Valley cities, but teach at La Quinta schools

• Youth sports coaches who live in other Coachella Valley cities, but coach La Quinta teams

• Businesses owners who live in other Coachella Valley cities, but own businesses in La Quinta     

2. Candidates must have demonstrated acts of kindness or service to the community of La Quinta through their time, actions, talents, or dedication. Examples may include: 

• Leadership

• Social Responsibility 

• Mentorship

• Positive Change

•  Selfless Service to the Community 

COMMUNITY SERVICE AWARD NOMINATION FORM