Mundelein Park District named Organization of the Year

Mundelein Park & Recreation District recently received the Organization of the Year Award at the Mundelein Community Connection 23rd Annual Awards.

The award acknowledges the effort of a the organization in being an inspiration to others and to the community, and for contributing their name and talent to Mundelein Community Connection (formerly Mundelein Main Street).

Executive Director Margaret Resnick accepted the award recognizing the park district's work on One World Festival, an annual event that promotes understanding and acceptance of Mundelein's variety of ethnic, cultural and religious diversity in a fun, educational and family-centered environment.

They were also honored for their involvement with the Mundelein Fine Arts Festival, a juried art festival that showcases the talents of many fine artists and craftspeople who work in a variety of media and highlights artwork by select area high school students.

"We are honored that Mundelein Community Connections recognized the park district," Resnick said. "Working with them and other organizations in town help us serve the community better and our goal is to serve by connecting the community."

The MCC is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the economic development, historic preservation and healthy community spirit of Mundelein's central business district. MCC's Fine Arts Festival will be from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 10-11 at Mundelein Park District's Kracklauer Park. Details for One World Festival have not yet been announced.

For information on the Mundelein Park & Recreation District, visit www.mundeleinparks.org.