Neighborhood Awards Program
The Spirit of Mesa Neighborhood Awards program recognizes
outstanding achievement and showcases all of the great work being done in the
community. A panel of community judges has selected five winners of the 2007
Spirit of Mesa Awards, celebrating the achievements
of City of Mesa residents, neighborhood groups,
businesses and organizations. Although only a select few were given an award, all nominees are
winners because of their commitment to make Mesa a wonderful place to live, work
and invest.
Congratulations 2007 Winners
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Events and Community Building Award
Pioneer Estates II
The neighborhood was recognized for holding
several major events; including an Easter egg hunt in
the park, a Clean Sweep, a G.A.I.N. event and brunch
meetings. |
Public Safety Award
Sherwood
The neighborhood was recognized for starting
a Block Watch program, which had 100 percent
participation from residents at its first meeting, and
for successfully gating an alley through the City’s
Alley Abandonment Program. |
 Beautification Award
Park Place Association
The association was honored for converting
turf and adding low water use plants at a community
park. The water bill in the park has dropped from
approximately $800 per month to $300 per month due to
the turf reduction and a new efficient sprinkler system
that includes a rain sensor. |
Margie Frost Advocacy and Organization
La Cruz
The neighborhood was recognized for the Mesa
Canal Project. On October 4, more than 200 volunteers
and residents transformed a dusty parcel into a
neighborhood-gathering place with a playground, two
shaded sitting areas and an educational area, which
includes two murals and a large map of the United
States. |
Virginia Lamb Award for Neighborhood Leadership
Donna DiFrancesco and Teresa
Salazar
Both have been instrumental leaders in the La Cruz
neighborhood for many years, often hosting meetings at
their homes. DiFrancesco and Salazar helped organize,
inform and motivate their neighbors to complete the Mesa
Canal Project, transforming a vacant dirt lot filled
with broken glass and garbage into a beautiful common
area for residents to congregate and watch their
children play. |
The winners of the 2007
Spirit of Mesa Awards will be recognized at the April 7 Mesa
City Council meeting with a reception to follow.
Mesa’s
Neighborhood Services Department
would like to thank the
following people who judged the Spirit of Mesa Awards: Nick Camillone, Carol McGuire, Afton Zapata,
Steve Ikeda and Terry Benelli.
Find Out More About
the Spirit of Mesa Neighborhood Awards
Past Award Winners
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