Thursday, October 29, 2009 at 4:49 p.m.
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SPRINGFIELD, ILL. -- On Thursday, Governor Pat Quinn recognized hundreds of volunteers for their hard work and dedication towards improving their communities.
The Governor’s Home Town Awards were given for 46 projects during a ceremony at the Executive Mansion in Springfield.
Gilmer Township's Fowler Development Association was awarded 2nd Place in the Clean Up and Beautification Project Category, the Villiage of Coatsburg was awarded 1st Place in the Parks and Recreation Project Category and the Villiage of Camp Point's Community for Christ Assistance Center was awarded Governor's Cup Finalist in the General Project Category.
The City of Quincy took 2nd Place in it's population division in the General Project Category.
Click here to read the press release issued by Gov. Pat Quinn's office.
Click here to view the entire list of Governor's Home Town Award winners.