Over the past four years, the Parks, Recreation and Forestry Committee has recognized an individual for their volunteer service to the Parks and Recreation Department and the community.  John Leick was the first recipient in 2001, John Scheuer received the award in 2002, Floyd Hamus was recognized in 2003, and last year the committee honored Harlan Rose for his efforts to build the skate park. 

The 2005 award goes to Dave Tiffany for his efforts to construct, maintain, and program the disc golf courses at Wildwood Park and Braem Park. 

Dave began his disc golf volunteer efforts prior to 1990 when he approached the Parks and Recreation Department about installing its first disc golf course at Wildwood Park near Hefko Swimming Pool.  Shortly thereafter, Dave had received approval from the Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Committee, arranged for donations and funding, had baskets constructed and installed, started a league, and held a tournament.  Since that time, Dave has continued commitment to both the sport and the community.  He remains the key contact person between the Parks and Recreation Department and disc golf issues.  Dave also continues to organize leagues and tournaments and performs numerous hours of volunteer service maintaining or improving the Parks and Recreation Department disc golf courses.

In 2000, Dave worked with the Parks and Recreation Department to plan a new 18-hole disc golf course at Braem Park.  He and his fellow disc golf enthusiasts spent numerous hours of planning and brushing of hole layouts at Braem Park.  Today, both courses are in place and used regularly by a wide variety of age groups.  Dave and his club members continue to provide maintenance for both courses and work closely with the Parks and Recreation Department staff.