2019 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 2019 winners of the RNeighbors Neighbor Awards – all of them are people who are actively working to make Rochester a more livable city.

Consider it Done Award

Neighbor who is reliable, engaged, loyal and always willing to help out. This is to recognize the neighbor who may not lead projects or tasks, but works in the background to get things done and will always come to rescue for any task or event that needs a helping hand.

• Debbie Dukart, Eastside Neighborhood Association
  Nominated by Kelly Rae Kirkpatrick and Helen Roland, Eastside 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.

• Lowertown (formally Northrop) Neighborhood Association
  Nominated by Shaun Palmer, City Council Member Ward 5

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.

• Clint Kelly, Homestead Trails Neighborhood Association (Not pictured)
  Nominated by April Sutor, Homestead Trails Neighborhood Association

Lumber Jack & Jill Award

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

• Jesse & Tahnee Hoekstra, RNeighborWoods Members, spring 2007-Present
  Nominated by Jeff Haberman, City of Rochester Forester

• Aaron Stelpflug, RNeighborWoods Member, spring 2007-Present
  Nominated by Mary Gorfine, Olmsted County Youth Commission

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