2018 RNeighbors Neighbor Award Winners

Each year in Rochester neighborhoods there are stellar individuals who contribute to their living spaces in big and small ways.

Presenting the 2018 winners of the RNeighbors Neighbor Awards – all of them are people who are actively working to make Rochester a more livable city.

Project Manager Award

Neighbor who recently welcomed a new neighborhood-building challenge or project, and carried the torch to ensure the effort was successfully executed with input and participation from neighbors.

• Mei-ling Huie, Historic Southwest Neighborhood Association
  Nominated by Julie Hatch, Olmsted County Public Health
• Bob Nordman, Northwest Neighborhood Association
  Nominated by Nick Campion, City Council and Barb Virning, Northwest Neighborhood Association

Welcome Wagon Award

Neighbor who goes out of their way to welcome new neighbors, recruit households, and invite their neighbors to be a part of their neighborhood. This award is all about building community and engagement in their neighborhood.

• Marilyn Meyer, Cimarron Neighborhood Association
  Nominated by Nick Campion, City Council

Rookie of the Year Award

Neighbor who has recently moved into a neighborhood or recently became more engaged with the neighborhood association. This person is committed to bettering where they live and the new energy and excitement they bring to the neighborhood.

• Maddie Bach, Slatterly Park Neighborhood Association

Nominated by Cathy Clermont, Slatterly Park Neighborhood Association Board

Lumber Jack & Jill Award

An individual who has played an instrumental role in contributing to Rochester’s urban forest.

• Paul Ahlen, RNeighborWoods Member, Fall 2012-Winter 2017

Nominated by Aaron Stelpflug, RNeighbors Board Member

• Ellen Pesek, RNeighborWoods Member & RNeighbors Board, 2016-2018

Nominated by Jeff Haberman, City of Rochester Forester

 

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