Congratulations to Ted Tucker, Recipient of the MPRB 2014 Remarkable Volunteer Service Award

At the May 6 Board of Commissioners meeting, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) recognized outstanding volunteers for their work in 2014. These volunteers are representative of the more than 8,300 individuals who donated over 178,000 hours of time and talent to the park system last year. The Volunteer of the Year Awards recognize these outstanding efforts, and signify the importance of every volunteer to the success of the MPRB.
 
Marcy-Holmes resident Ted Tucker was one of the five adults to receive the Remarkable Volunteer Service Award. He was honored for his work on the Central Riverfront Community Advisory Committee.   As an honoree he received a framed certificate of his award, and a donation of $500 will be made to the Central Riverfront program.

According to a May 12 MPRB announcement, Ted has volunteered for the MPRB and related park affiliates for several decades, most recently as chair of the Central Riverfront Community Advisory Committee. Ted’s leadership skills have allowed him to spearhead many committees, and while doing so, has encouraged and empowered the other volunteers connected to the project at hand. Ted has dedicated countless hours to various committees and efforts that effect and benefit the broader community. Ted personally engages, enjoys and respects people, as well as the community processes that ultimately get things done. His ability to communicate the importance of balance while evaluating urban and open space has brought successful and valuable results for the community and the parks. Minneapolis Park patrons near and far have benefited from the achievements gained within these processes, and Ted has been an incredibly active participant on many levels. 

Congratulations, Ted!