By Claudia Loucks
Geneseo Current
Taylor Zvonic, Day Camp Manager for the Geneseo Park District, recently received the District’s RESPECT Award:
-R – Recreational, Health & Wellness Opportunities.
-E – Excellence.
-S – Safety.
-P-Positivity.
-Equitable – Creating an environment of inclusion for the whole community.
-C – Communication.
-T – Teamwork.
The letter of nomination for Zvonic, written by Nathaniel Hines, Recreation Program Manager for the Park District, states: “As the Day Camp Manager, Taylor has consistently demonstrated qualities that make her an outstanding leader and a true asset to our organization.”
“One of Taylor’s standout qualities is her ability to create a sense of community within the Day Camp. She goes above and beyond to create a welcoming environment where every camper feels valued. Taylor’s dedication to ensuring that each child’s experience is positive and enjoyable speaks to her commitment to the well-being of our campers. When looking at the Day Camp, you would be hard-pressed to find anyone who cares about the institution more, or who has contributed more to it……The experiences that she leads in facilitating clearly have a lasting impact on our campers that will last a lifetime.”
Zvonic is a 2022 graduate of Geneseo High School and will be a junior at Bradley University in Peoria, where she is majoring in Kinesiology and Health Sciences.