2024 Mayor's Neighborhood Award Categories
Association President of the Year
Any person (no self-nominations, please) or organization can nominate an association president for outstanding leadership during the year of COVID-19. Nominee must have served in 2021 or be currently in office.
Neighborhood of the Year
Any person or organization can nominate an association and provide visuals as to why it should be considered the best of the year. Visuals to include information sharing, community engagement, neighborhood health, activities, and meetings with health safety measures in place are encouraged.
Neighborhood of Compassion
Celebrates a neighborhood that makes residents feel connected. Given the isolation and safety measures of the last year, that reached out to connect with needy and vulnerable residents.
Neighbor with Heart
Recognition for a non-leader in the association (no self-nominations, please) who went above and beyond.
Neighborhood Communications
Acknowledges excellence in communicating news about neighborhood events and issues, as well as developing interest and involvement in neighborhoods. Outlets to consider will include neighborhood newsletters, neighborhood websites, social media presence (i.e., Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Nextdoor), and other means of communication.
Neighborhood Civic Engagement
Recognizes creative civic engagement initiative by a neighborhood or to engage residents, to promote working, healthy playing, or celebrating together in a responsible and safe way.
Community Collaborations
Honors significant partnership or alliance to address the needs of the community to include but not limited to assisting others, engaging fellow neighbors, while working with their city, elected officials and/or other key stakeholders (non-profits, schools, businesses, other neighborhood organizations)