Best of Hoffman
Each quarter the Hoffman Estates Park District staff and commissioners review the district’s volunteers and participants, searching for men, women, and children who best exemplify the interests of the park district. These people are then recognized as the Best of Hoffman at a Park Board meeting and presented with a Board proclamation. We are lucky and honored to be affiliated with these individuals. If you would like to nominate someone for this award, contact Cindy Flynn at 847-781-3633.
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Fourth Quarter 2024 – Tom Oswald
Hoffman Estates Park District would like to recognize Tom Oswald as the Best of Hoffman for the 4th Quarter 2024.
This is Tom Oswald’s second year volunteering with the Hoffman Estates Park District Little Hoopers basketball program. Last season, with short notice and no one else interested, Tom stepped up to lead the entire Little Hoopers program. He led a few other volunteers and created a great experience for the 20 children who were registered.
Due to this effort from Tom and him not giving up on the program, this year we have over 60 kids registered for Little Hoopers. Tom is now assisting with coaching and leading a group of volunteers.
Tom has worked with our Athletic Manager, Rich Dahome, to develop a new structure for the Little Hoopers league, and it has resulted in a growing program where the kids are learning the game while having fun!
We appreciate Tom’s work with the District and look forward to a successful Little Hoopers league this season.
The Hoffman Estates Park District is proud to present Tom Oswald with the 4th Quarter 2024 Best of Hoffman award.
Third Quarter 2024 – Stephanie Felber
Hoffman Estates Park District would like to recognize Stephanie Felber as the Best of Hoffman for the 3rd Quarter 2024.
Stephanie founded the Twirling Twisters Baton Corps in 1981, before joining HEParks as a volunteer. Under her direction, the baton team has competed at local, state, national, and even international levels, earning state championships in 2019 and most recently in 2024. Next year, the Twirling Twisters will travel to Turin, Italy to represent HEParks in the World Baton Twirling Championship.
These achievements reflect Stephani’s tireless dedication and the solid foundation she builds within the baton twirling program. We are proud of the support she has gained from countless community members and look forward to cheering on her team in the future.
Stephanie was recently nominated for and recipient of IAPD Outstanding Citizen Volunteer Award, which was presented during the IAPD Best of the Best Awards Gala in Wheeling on October 25.
The Hoffman Estates Park District is proud to award Stephanie Felber with the 3rd Quarter Best of Hoffman award.
Second Quarter 2024 – Carl Bormet
Hoffman Estates Park District would like to recognize Carl Bormet as the Best of Hoffman for the 2nd Quarter 2024.
Carl Bormet has been involved in HEParks programs since he was a young child, beginning with swimming lessons in 2012. He played basketball for several years, and tried soccer as well, but baseball was the sport that he was drawn to. Beginning in 2014 at the Pinto level, Carl played and aged his way up through the Mustang, Bronco, Pony and ultimately the Colt level
Carl has assisted the HEParks Pony coaching staff for the last three years, in both the spring and fall seasons, while playing at the Colt level. He has gone above and beyond in helping the 12- to 14-year old kids, often staying after practice to do some extra work with someone individually.
In his final season of Colt baseball, Carl was wearing two hats as a player/coach with his team of high school peers. The leadership he has displayed over the past few years has been a welcome addition to the HEParks baseball family.
We wish Carl the best as he heads off for his freshman year at Valparaiso University’s College of Engineering, where he will be part of the Christ Honors College and study Computer Engineering.
The Hoffman Estates Park District is proud to honor Carl Bormet with the 2nd Quarter 2024 Best of Hoffman award.
First Quarter 2024 – Ian Miletic and Derek Clark
Hoffman Estates Park District would like to recognize Ian Miletic and Derek Clark as the Best of Hoffman for the 1st Quarter 2024.
Ian and Derek are both high school students, both play basketball, and both have big hearts. As their high school basketball seasons were winding down, each of them heard the unfortunate news of an HEParks youth basketball team that was without a coach for the last few games of the season. No other parents were able to help out, so Derek and Ian decided to step in and fill that coaching role for the kids.
Their height was the first thing the kids noticed, but after that intimidation factor wore off, those young boys enjoyed a few weeks of fun practices and games, and learned so much in the process. Derek and Ian poured their hearts into these kids for the short time they had with them. The HEParks staff is incredibly thankful for their enthusiasm and volunteerism.
We wish them both the best in their futures, as Derek graduates and moves on to Elgin Community College where he has received a full-ride offer to attend school and play basketball. Ian is finishing up his junior year, and will evaluate several offers to attend college and play basketball as well.
The Hoffman Estates Park District is proud to present Derek Clark and Ian Miletic with the 1st Quarter 2024 Co-Best of Hoffman award.
