Do you know an unsung hero that’s making our community a better place to live? At the September 2010 meeting of the South West Citizens Advisory Council (SWCAC), Monday, September 13, 2010 – 7pm at Carolina Pines community center , attendee’s will have the opportunity to vote on the Neighborhood Recognition Awards. At the August meeting, we discussed the topic and had a few suggestions from the audience.
If you have an individual, business, or institution that meet the criteria below, inside the SWCAC boundaries, please consider nominating them. Contact the SWCAC Chair using the contact details in the latest newsletter [PDF] with your nomination. I’d like to include a list of nominations on the September agenda, please have your suggestions submitted by August 31, 2010 or be prepared to add them to the nomination list at our next meeting.
Neighborhood Recognition Awards
Awards Description
Beginning in 1977, the Raleigh Citizens Advisory Council (RCAC) has been recognizing significant efforts by property owners and community groups/individuals to enhance the health, safety, and appearance of their neighborhoods. This year the RCAC asks each individual CAC to select one award winner to be honored October 20, 2010. The awards are designed to acknowledge those unsung heroes who work without thought of praise to make our communities better at the grassroots level and in so doing, elevate the quality of our lives and of our city.
Eligibility
- Residential property or privately-owned, small business property that has made a significant impact on the quality of life within that CAC
- Educational institution or non-profit organization that has partnered with a neighborhood group or organization.
- Community service project within your CAC district.
- An individual who had contributed significantly to the well-being of the CAC community.
- A grassroots organization or neighborhood group within the CAC.
Award Selection Criteria
The individual CACs use the following evaluation criteria when reviewing and selecting their honoree. How well did the project/person/business/group improve the neighborhood by:
- Enhancing the visual environment
- Preserving the character of the area
- Improving buildings, landscaping, or signage
- Preserving or enhancing the natural environment
- Contributing to the community and neighborhood initiatives
The RCAC, at its September meeting, will review all selected honorees.
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