News Summary
The City of Tallahassee is now accepting applications for the 2025 Neighborhood Awards Program, celebrating resident and neighborhood achievements from the past year. Key awards include Outstanding Neighbor of the Year, with categories recognizing advocacy and community service, along with Neighborhood of the Year for associations making significant improvements. Participating neighborhoods may earn cash prizes and accolades that honor their contributions to community enhancement. The deadline for submissions is August 29, 2025, encouraging strong applications to highlight local achievements.
Tallahassee – Applications for the City of Tallahassee’s 2025 Neighborhood Awards Program are now open, inviting residents and neighborhoods to showcase their achievements from the previous year. The program aims to recognize outstanding contributions from neighbors and communities that have made significant improvements and fostered a spirit of community in 2024.
The Outstanding Neighbor of the Year Award is among the key honors, celebrating residents who have played a pivotal role in their neighborhoods. This award features two categories: Neighborhood Advocacy recognizes individuals who champion policies and initiatives that enhance community life, while Neighborliness acknowledges those who exemplify the spirit of neighborliness by providing valuable community services.
Additionally, the Neighborhood of the Year Award recognizes homeowners’ associations and neighborhoods that made notable community improvements in 2024. This award is divided into Small Neighborhood for areas with fewer than 200 homes and Large Neighborhood for those with more than 200 homes.
The awards also include the Best Neighborhood Programs Award, which honors neighborhoods that successfully completed projects that contribute positively to various community aspects over the past year. There are three categories for this award: Best Physical Improvements for enhancements to the neighborhood’s physical environment, Best Social Improvements for initiatives promoting social or cultural well-being, and Best Communication recognizing excellence in neighborhood outreach and publications.
The City’s Neighborhood Awards Program has a long-standing history, celebrating community contributions for over 40 years. As part of the recognition process, recipients of the Neighborhood of the Year Award will be honored with an award sign to display proudly. Additionally, past winners will receive an extra sign blade to commemorate their achievements. Each Neighborhood of the Year winner will also earn a cash prize of $500, which can be utilized to fund future neighborhood projects.
Award plaques will be presented to those recognized as the Neighbor of the Year and the Best Neighborhood Programs award recipients, serving as a testament to their hard work and dedication to community enhancement.
Neighborhoods within the Tallahassee city limits are encouraged to apply and highlight their positive contributions from the previous year. Interested parties can find applications and detailed information online at Talgov.com/NeighborhoodAwards, or they may obtain hard copy applications by contacting the City’s Neighborhood Affairs division at 850-891-8795.
All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 29, 2025. This timeline ensures ample opportunity for neighborhoods to gather and present their achievements, further enriching the community fabric of Tallahassee.
In summary, the 2025 Neighborhood Awards Program stands as a beacon of community recognition in Tallahassee, showcasing the invaluable contributions of neighbors and neighborhoods alike. A commitment to community improvement continues to foster a sense of unity and collaboration among residents, making every neighborhood a better place to live.
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