Every year, the Minneapolis Police Department presents Building Blocks Awards to block clubs that effectively connect neighbors. In deciding on these awards we consider how the nominated block club prevents crime, takes on issues, and shares time together. Block clubs are encouraged to nominate themselves.
Each honored block club will receive: Building Blocks Award signs to post on the block(s); $100 gift card; an award of appreciation for each block leader; and recognition at a public ceremony on Tuesday, March 20.
To nominate a block provide this information: How has life on the block improved through the block club’s efforts? How does the block club build connections between people? In what ways does the block club work with the Minneapolis Police Department? Describe the events, activities and meetings of the block club. When did the block club start? What are the boundaries of the block club? Nominated block club: name, address, phone number and email address for each block leader. Add nominator’s name, address, phone number and email address.
Nominations are due Wednesday, January 31. Return nominations by email ccpsafe@ci.minneapolis.mn.us; by fax to 612-673-2512; or mail to Carol Oosterhuis, c/o Building Blocks Awards,1911 Central Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418. Note: All block clubs that did not win this award for 2005 are eligible to apply.