6 at Oak Park High School.

Given by the Community Foundation for Oak Park, the award is a 25- year tradition presented to an Oak Park resident who has demonstrated a deep love of the community through multifaceted volunteerism and activism.

Jerry Clebanoff, vice president of the Community Foundation for Oak Park, told the crowd in attendance that the foundation seeks a person who is likely to continue a tradition of service to the community.

Ross, he said, has demonstrated a long history of community service. A 13-year resident of Oak Park, he serves on the Oak Park Unified School District Board of Education, the Oak Park Recreation and Park Planning Committee and was a long time member of the Municipal Advisory Council.

He has also participated in the Oak Park Community Emergency Response (CERT) program, and was instrumental in planning Oak Park’s weeklong 50th anniversary celebration.

The Community Foundation for Oak Park supports specialized volunteer efforts within the community.