Neighborhood Awards Program
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2007 Award Packets Are Now Available.
Deadline to submit an
application for your 2007
neighborhood event is February
12, 2008 at 5pm.
Download an
award
packet.
The Spirit of Mesa Neighborhood Awards celebrate the
achievements of residents, community groups and
organizations. A panel of community judges will
select the winners.
Categories & Criteria
Neighborhood Events /
Community Building Award
Neighbors got to know each other a significant impact was made on neighborhood communication, interaction,
and cooperation neighborhood unity was promoted
Neighborhood Public Safety Award
The goal was to increase safety results included an increased awareness of public safety among residents
through education, involvement, activities, etc.
Examples: Neighborhood Watch / crime prevention activity or improved traffic
safety
Margie Frost Neighborhood Advocacy &
Organization Award
Used civic mobilization (petitions, letters, meetings, etc.) to achieve
objective, or the activity resulted in the creation of a neighborhood plan
or vision
Neighborhood Beautification Award
The activity improved neighborhood appearance Examples:
neighborhood cleanup, building renovation
Virginia Lamb Award
The Virginia Lamb Award for Neighborhood Leadership was created in memory of
Virginia Lamb, a long-time Mesa resident and leader of the North Center
Revitalization Association (NCRA). Virginia was known for her fiery persistence,
her candid speech, her dedication to the improvement of her neighborhood, and
her unshakable faith in the power of good people working together to create
positive change.
Eligibility
Mesa residents, neighborhood groups, businesses, or organizations that participated in a project, program, event or activity between January 1 and December 31 of the current year
are eligible. City employees are not eligible for contributions that are considered part of their normal job
duties.
Selection
Process
A committee of community representatives will select winners after evaluating
nominations based on the criteria for each category.
Winners will be notified by March 31 of the current
year. The contact person listed on the nomination form will receive the award on
behalf of his or her neighborhood, unless other arrangements are made. Upon notification, the contact person will select the award to be received.
Options may include community plaque, neighborhood signs or neighborhood grant.
Virginia Lamb Award winner will receive an engraved plaque.
How To
Nominate
Download a Nomination Packet
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If
possible, please include supporting materials -
photos, flyers, etc.
Mail or deliver to:
Neighborhood Services
20 E. Main St., Suite 250
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466
You may fax your nomination form to (480) 644-4322.
It is not required, however, you may confirm receipt
by calling
(480) 644-5700. City of Mesa will not return
supporting materials. Materials may be used for
promotional / marketing purposes.
Award Winners
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