CITY OF ARCADIA PRESS RELEASE August 24, 2011
California Chapter of the American Planning Association Recognizes Arcadia Resident Scott Hettrick
Scott Hettrick has been named the recipient of the Distinguished Leadership Award/Citizen Planner for the state of California Chapter of the American Planning Association (APA). The award follows Hettrick’s presentation in June of the same award by the Los Angeles Chapter of the APA. That award, along with recognition of Arcadia’s General Plan, was presented in Hollywood during a ceremony at the Egyptian Theatre. Hettrick will be presented the state award at a luncheon ceremony in Santa Barbara on Sept. 12. The next phase of the APA Award Program is the national competition, with winners to be announced in December.
Hettrick receives Los Angeles Chapter APA award at Hollywood's Egyptian Theater in June.
“On the Arcadia High Constitution Team we study a man named Cincinnatus. And like that famous public servant of ancient Rome, Scott is an outstanding example of civic virtue and service to the greater good. He epitomizes the volunteer spirit that makes Arcadia such a unique community” said Mayor Gary Kovacic when informed of Mr. Hettrick’s recent accomplishment.
Mr. Hettrick received this recognition for his volunteer efforts and dedication to promoting civic engagement. He has been instrumental in the Arcadia Historical Society’s “History Lives Here” program, which recognizes historical landmarks and buildings in Arcadia with unique and descriptive historical markers. He was also an active member of the City’s General Plan Advisory Committee and is founder of the ArcadiasBest.com website that serves as a resource and promotional service for local organizations and businesses as well as showcases the people, places, and activities in Arcadia. As an offshoot of the Arcadia’s Best website and companion e-mail newsletter, Scott also partnered with two other Arcadians to start the non-profit Arcadia’s Best Foundation, which organize special events such as the July 2 Patriotic Festival and the upcoming second annual One Community, One Book program on Oct. 2, and to encourage the continuation of a vibrant, unified and involved community.