AWARDS

• 1995 - Inducted into Who's Who of America
• 1996 City of Hope - Certificate of Appreciation
• 1997 City of Hope - Los Angeles, Man of the Year
• 2001 Tree of Life Award, Jewish National Fund*

*Founded in 1901, the Jewish National Fund is a non-profit organization that serves as the caretaker of the land of Israel, on behalf of its owners - Jewish people everywhere. The organization has planted over 250 million trees, built over 120 dams and reservoirs, developed over 350,000 acres of land, created more than 500 parks and educated students around the world about Israel and the environment. www.jnf.org

Robert receiving the Jewish National Fund Award.

"Tree of Life" awarded to Sylk

By Kimberly Nichols, The Desert Sun
Palm Desert resident Robert Sylk credits his family for his commitment to help others.

"Being a truly responsible part of the world we all live in was ingrained in me very young. It was a part of my life," he says.
The Palm Desert resident’s dedication is being recognize by the Jewish National Fund, which has named Sylk this year’s winner of the prestigious "Tree of Life" tribute. He will be honored at a dinner on Oct. 18 in Beverly Hills.

Click for the rest of the story

Certificate from Senator Jim Battin acknowledging Robert's contribution to the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce.		Certificate from Senator Denise Ducheny acknowledging Robert's contribution to the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce.
Certificate from Supervisor Roy Wilson acknowledging Robert's contribution to the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce. Certificate from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department		Certificate from Assemblywoman Bonnie Garcia acknowledging Robert's contribution to the La Quinta Chamber of Commerce. City of La Quinta Certificate of Appreciation Veteran's Day tribute.
U.S. Army Certificate of Appreciation Robert Sylk receives City of Hope Award.		Freedom Team Salute Commendation awarded by Pete Geren, Secretary of the Army.
Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Robert from La Quinta Mayor Don Adolph.		Certificate of Appreciation awarded by Norwich University.

City of Hope

Certificate of Appreciation from Los Angeles mayor James Hahn.

Certificate of Appreciation from United States Senator Barbara Boxer.

Letter of appreciation from President Bush regarding a Trade Mission to the USSR

Letter of Commendation from Govenor Gray Davis on his receiving the Tree of Life Award

Certificate recognizing his outstanding service to the Marina Del Rey Chamber of Commerce

Robert Sylk standing in front of the West Coast Vietnam Veterans wall at the General Patton Museum

Special Congressional Recognition from US Congresswoman Mary Bono

Robert is a proud member of the National Recreation and Park Association.