Certificates

Standard certificates of recognition may be provided at the request of City residents, community leaders, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and/or Council Members. Standard certificates shall include those designated in the chart below. Such certificates shall be presented on behalf of the City of Temecula and shall be signed by a single signatory in the following order: (1) Council Member attending a related event, (2) Mayor, (3) Mayor Pro Tempore, or (4) Council Member designated by the Mayor.

Criteria

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Certificate of Achievement:

• Student of the Month/ Year
• Boys Scout Eagle Award
• Girls Scout Gold/ Silver Award
• Student Sports and Competitions
• Youth in Government

Certificate of Appreciation:

• Former Board and Commission Members
• Performing Artists for City Meetings

Certificate of Commendation:

• Acts of Bravery
• Heroism (Resident Assistance in Emergency Circumstances)
• Veterans

Certificate of Congratulations:

• 25th/50th/75th/100th Wedding Anniversaries, 100th Birthdays, Retirements 

Certificate for Grand Opening/ Ribbon Cutting:

• New Businesses 
• New Owners
• Chamber of Commerce (Economic Development Requests)

Certificate of Recognition:

• Noteworthy Residents
• Non-Profits
• Foundations
• Chamber Gala
• Miscellaneous

Certificate of Remembrance:

• In Memoria
• Adjournments 

Certificate of Welcome:

• Sister City Dignitaries

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Pins and Medals

Pins and medals may be provided at the request of residents, businesses, nonprofit organizations and/or Council Members. Pins and medals shall include those designated in the chart below. Pins and medals shall be accompanied by a related certificate and shall be presented via mail or in-person as requested. Pins and medals shall be presented on behalf of the City of Temecula and any related certificate shall be signed by a single signatory in the following order: (1) Mayor, (2) Mayor Pro Tempore, or (3) Council Member designated by the Mayor.

Criteria

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Community Leader Award of Distinction

A Community Leader Award of Distinction may be provided to a resident and/or nonprofit or business affiliate upon recommendation of the Public Recognitions Subcommittee. Such award is rare and therefore shall be presented on behalf of the City of Temecula in-person at a City Council meeting. Any related certificate shall be signed by all Council Members. To be eligible for such an award, a nominee must meet the following criteria:

Criteria

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1. Nomination Form– The requisite nomination form (located within the Public Recognition Request form linked below) with supporting documentation, is submitted to the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to instructions by the relevant deadline.

2. Impact Statement– The contributions and proof of impact of the nominee, as illustrated in the Request for Public Recognition form linked below, are well known and recognized by a significant segment of the community and their respective industry (education, nonprofit, business).

3. Subcommittee Consideration – The nominee received a recommendation for recognition by the full City Council from the Public Recognitions Ad Hoc Subcommittee.

4. Public Recognition – During an in-person recognition at a City Council meeting, the nominee will receive a framed award signed by all Council Members, a swag bag from the City, and other recognitions from the community/industry as they deem appropriate.

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Council Member Award of Recognition Upon Retirement

A Council Member Award of Recognition Upon Retirement shall be provided to retiring Council Members as indicated below. Such recognition is rare and therefore shall be presented on behalf of the City of Temecula in-person at a City Council meeting. Any related certificate shall be signed by all Council Members. To be eligible for such an award, a nominee must meet the following criteria:

Criteria

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1. Internal Form – The requisite recognition form, with supporting documentation, is submitted by relevant staff to the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to instructions by the relevant deadline.

2. Service – The subject Council Member has completed a minimum of one full-term if elected or the whole of an unexpired term if appointed.

3. Subcommittee Consideration – The subject Council Member received a recommendation for recognition by the full City Council from the Public Recognitions Ad Hoc Subcommittee.

4. Public Recognition – The subject Council Member receives recognition based on tenure with optional community recognitions at the meeting. While Board and Commission service is noted as part of the presentation, it is not counted towards years of service for purposes of recognition categories below:

A. One Term (4 Years) – The subject Council Member receives an engraved plaque with years of service, a commemorative street sign, and a swag bag from the City.

B. Two – Three Terms (8-12 Years) – The subject Council Member receives an engraved plaque with years of service, a framed proclamation recognizing member’s retirement date as Member’s Day, a commemorative street sign, and a swag bag from the City.

C. Four Terms and Beyond (16+ Years) – The subject Council Member receives a shadow box with a key to the City, a proclamation recognizing member’s retirement date as Member’s Day, a commemorative street sign, and a swag bag from the City.

*INTERNAL Request by City Staff only* Request for Council Member Award of Recognition Upon Retirement

Wall of Honor

A Wall of Honor recognition may be provided to any deserving individual (i.e., resident, service club member, former Council Member, Commissioner or staff, nonprofit or business affiliate, etc.) upon recommendation of the Public Recognitions Subcommittee. Such recognition is rare and therefore shall be presented on behalf of the City of Temecula in-person at a City Council meeting. Any related certificate shall be signed by all Council Members. To be eligible for such a recognition, a nominee must meet the following criteria:

Criteria

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1. Nomination Form – The requisite nomination form, located within the Request for Public Recognition linked below, with supporting documentation, is submitted to the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to instructions by the relevant deadline.

2. Impact Statement– The contributions and proof of impact of the nominee, as illustrated in the Request for Public Recognition linked below, have extended beyond a 10-year period of time, are well known, and recognized by a significant segment of the community and/or their respective industry (education, nonprofit, business).

3. Subcommittee Consideration – The nominee received a recommendation for recognition by the full City Council from the Public Recognitions Ad Hoc Subcommittee.

4. Public Recognition – During an in-person recognition at a City Council meeting, the nominee will receive a framed award signed by all Council Members and the nominee’s name will be incorporated into the perpetual Wall of Honor plaque located at City Hall.

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Memorial, Monument and/or Facility Naming

A memorial, monument and/or facility naming recognition may be provided to any deserving individual (i.e., resident, service club member, former Council Member, Commissioner or staff, nonprofit or business affiliate, etc.) upon recommendation of the Public Recognitions Subcommittee. Such recognition is rare and therefore shall be presented on behalf of the City of Temecula in-person at the site of the thing and/or place to be named. Any related certificate shall be signed by all Council Members. To be eligible for such a recognition, a nominee must meet the following criteria:

Criteria

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1. Nomination Form – The requisite nomination form, with supporting documentation, is submitted to the City Clerk’s Office pursuant to instructions by the relevant deadline.

2. Impact Statement – The contributions and proof of impact of the nominee, as illustrated in the nomination packet, have extended beyond a 20-year period of time, are well known, and recognized by a significant segment of the community and/or their respective industry (education, nonprofit, business). Such contributions exceed all other contributions in community value such that there is no other public recognition that can be applied. The 20-year period of time is subject to review and adjustment by the full City Council.

3. Subcommittee Consideration – The nominee received a recommendation for recognition by the full City Council from the Public Recognitions Ad Hoc Subcommittee.

4. Public Recognition – During an in-person recognition, the nominee will receive a framed award signed by all Council Members and the nominee’s name will be incorporated into the subject memorial, monument and/or facility.

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