ICMA's Award for Public-Private Partnerships recognizes a local government and its private-sector partner (including nongovernmental organizations) that have demonstrated the value of public-private partnerships as an effective technique for introducing greater efficiency, innovation, and civic awareness into a variety of local government services. In 2001, ICMA presented the award in the 50,000-and-under population category to the city of Bothell, Washington, and City Manager James V. Thompson for their success in providing activities for junior high students. This article describes the Frank Love Junior High School Gym Night, a simple, low-cost approach to keep teens out of trouble--giving them a place to go, something to do, and opportunities to interact with role models and adults. Learn more about ICMA's Annual Awards program.

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