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Volunteer Recognitions

The City of Coppell's Good Neighbor Award Program

The Good Neighbor Award recognizes the ongoing efforts of Coppell residents who go above and beyond to help their neighbors in need.  If you know someone who goes the extra mile to help a neighbor in need and feel this person deserves to be recognized for their contribution in the city, we invite you to nominate them for the Good Neighbor Award.  Recipients are recognized on an annual basis.

Click here to submit a nomination.

Eligibility and criteria include: 

  • Individual nominees must be Coppell residents and must have made a significant contribution to their community during the current calendar year;
  • Individuals and organizations may only contribute one nomination per year;
  • Individuals may not self-nominate for this award;
  • Elected officials may not be nominated for this award;
  • Nominees may not be compensated for the service described within the nominations.

 

The mission of the Good Neighbor Awards program is to thank the residents who are committed to preserving, maintaining, and improving the quality of life in their neighborhood and community.

For more information on the Good Neighbor Award, please contact the Community Development Department, Neighborhood Engagement Division, by emailing [email protected] or call 972-304-3676

 


Village Collective Volunteer Recognition Pins

The purpose of this volunteer recognition system is to acknowledge the commitments and sacrifices our volunteers make to our members and to Coppell. Each pin represents an accomplishment achieved by the volunteer.

 


 

Mission Series

The purpose of this badge series is to recognize great achievement in propelling the mission of Village Collective.

By performing services to the members of the Village, volunteers are showing their commitment to helping their community age in place

 

Neighbor

Neighbor badge with a large 5 on a colorful background.

5 services performed

Partner

Partner badge with a large 20 on a colorful background.

20 services performed

Leader

Leader badge with a large 50 on a colorful background.

50 services performed

Pillar

Pillar badge with a large 100 on a colorful background.

100 services performed

 


 

Traveler Series

The purpose of this badge series is to recognize great achievement in assisting members with transportation services.

With each mile driven, members are one step closer to remaining independent and empowered. 

 

Highway Starter

Highway Starter badge with the Dallas skyline on a colorful background.

239 miles driven -
Distance from
Dallas to Houston

Atlantic Seeker

Atlantic Seeker badge with the New York skyline on a colorful background.

1,544 miles driven -
Distance from
Dallas to the Statue of Liberty

Mother Road Rambler

Mother Road Rambler badge with the Route 66 sign.

2,448 miles driven -
Equivalent to driving
all of Route 66

Transatlantic Dreamer

Transatlantic Dreamer badge with a colorful globe.

4,760 miles driven -
Distance from
Dallas to the tip of Portugal

 


 

Commitment Series

The purpose of this badge series is to recognize the time commitment that volunteers donate to Village Collective.

While volunteers could be doing anything with their time, but they choose to spend it with us, and we are grateful for their commitment to Village Collective. 

 

First Light

First Light Badge of a cliff with a rising sun.

24 hours -
A full day of service

Journeyman

Journeyman Badge with a path heading towards the mountains.

100 hours -
As long as it takes to
become proficient in a new skill

Bondbuilder

Bondbuilder Badge with two birds sitting on a bench.

200 hours -
The amount of hours needed to
develop a close friendship

Starbound

Starbound Badge showing several planets and a shooting star.

300 hours -
Amount of training hours needed to
become an astronaut

 


 

Legacy Series

The purpose of this badge series is to recognize volunteers who have been active participants with Village Collective for a long period of time.

Long-time volunteers are a key part of what makes the Village the Village! 

 

Sapling

Sapling Badge showing an emerging plant.

1 year of volunteering
with Village Collective

Branching

Branching Badge showing a young tree.

3 years of volunteering 
with Village Collective

Rooted

Rooted Badge showing an established tree.

5 years of volunteering 
with Village Collective

Legacy

Legacy Badge showing a forest of trees.

10 years of volunteering 
with Village Collective

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