Good Neighbour Awards

 

 

 

  2011  GOOD NEIGHBOUR AWARDS

 Thank you for all of your nominations!

 Safe, vibrant and inclusive communities are created through the countless efforts and actions of community members.

  The Good Neighbour Awards is an open call for all citizens of Edmonton to nominate a neighbour in their community who is helping achieve a safe and connected neighbourhood.  Good Neighbours are individuals of any age, couples, families or groups.   

 Entries demonstrate compelling, unique, or motivating stories about the actions your good neighbour takes that improves the lives and safety of your community. From small gestures to big actions, tell us what your good neighbour does that would inspire other Edmontonians to get to know their neighbours.

2011 Good Neighbour Awards Criteria:

 1) The nominee is a resident of Edmonton

  •  The good neighbour you are nominating lives within Edmonton city limits 

2) The nominee contributes to the neighbourhood by modeling community spirit

  • This good neighbour takes an active role in the neighbourhood to strengthen neighbourhood connections.

 3) The nominee shows concern for their neighbourhood's well-being and the quality of life in the neighbourhood

  • The actions of this good neighbour are a positive contribution that affects people in their neighbourhood.

 4) The actions of the nominee enhance the beauty or safety of their neighbourhood

  • The actions of this good neighbour result in improved social well-being of and/or physical improvements to the neighbourhood

For more information please click here

For a map of Edmonton's ward system please click here

 Listen to Kate Gunn's interview on the Good Neighbour Awards here

 

The Good Neighbours Awards is a joint effort between REACH Edmonton, The REALTORS® Association and the City of Edmonton (Office of Great Neighbourhoods)

                                                                            

May
14
2012

Looking for a Summer Location to run Youth Programs?

REACH Edmonton, the City of Edmonton and the Catholic, Francophone and Public School Boards have partnered, working to provide access to school space for new and emerging Aboriginal, Immigrant or Refugee community groups during the summer. Deadline for applications is June 1, 2012. Click here for more information.

May
14
2012

Crime Prevention Week

“Making Communities Safe Together” is the theme of the Edmonton Police Service’s 21st Annual Crime Prevention Week, May 13-19. The EPS has scheduled activities throughout the week that focus on public awareness and participation. Click here for more information.

May
11
2012

Mother's Day Celebration

Our Nation On Mission Society will be hosting their 2nd Annual "In Step To Reflect" youth and family conference in conjunction with their 3rd Annual Mother's Day Celebration on Sunday, May 13, 2012. View the complete details here.