Do you know someone who goes the extra mile to make his or her neighborhood a better place? Here is a chance to recognize those efforts: The City of Knoxville is seeking nominees for its Good Neighbor award.
Perhaps he or she welcomes new neighbors, volunteers to help neighbors in distress, or works tirelessly in service to the entire neighborhood and/or neighborhood organization.
How about someone who tries to make sure everyone in the neighborhood feels included? Or who shows up to lend a hand at every neighborhood potluck, community cleanup and neighborhood meeting?
The Diana Conn Good Neighbor of the Year Award is presented annually to a Knoxville resident who --- in a spirit of cooperation and with commitment to inclusive community --- has devoted time and talent in service to his or her neighbors and neighborhood.
Named after the late Diana Conn, the award honors someone who makes a positive contribution at the neighborhood level without seeking recognition for their service.
Nominations are now open and will be accepted through Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015. The nominee must be a resident of the City of Knoxville.
The Mayor's Neighborhood Advisory Council will choose the winner from the pool of nominees. The winner, along with other finalists, will be honored during the city- and county-wide Neighborhood Conference to be held Saturday, March 7, 2015, at the Knoxville Convention Center.