WELCOME
17TH ANNUAL VIRGINIA STATEWIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CONFERE CONFERENCE NCE INC. AWARDS CEREMONY
Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference Inc. Awards Ceremony “Recognizing Neighborhoods from Across the State”
The Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference Inc.(VSNC) Awards Program recognizes and honors the volunteer accomplishments of outstanding neighborhood organizations and civic individuals from across the Commonwealth who work tirelessly to enhance the quality of life in their communities. Each year nominations are solicited to recognize the commitment of our Commonwealth’s neighborhoods and/or individuals who have diligently volunteered their time and energy into making their neighborhoods places they are proud to call home. Our Annual Statewide Awards event is ongoing to neighborhood organization’s and individual’s throughout Virginia and provides a collective “Thank You” to the selected nominated winners actively participating within their community.
The Four Virginia Neighborhood Awards Categories PROJECT OF THE YEAR: Effort that has made a significant impact on a neighborhood. This project can be the work of an individual or group. ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR: Individual who has had a significant impact on their community during the past year. Individuals who have participated in one or multiple projects/roles are eligible. Individuals whose service is defined by its longevity are most appropriate for this award. YOUTH INDIVIDUAL EFFORT OF THE YEAR: Effort of an individual youth that has made a significant impact or contribution on their community during the past year. YOUTH GROUP EFFORT OF THE YEAR: Effort of a youth group that has made a significant impact or contribution on their community during the past year. AWARDS REVIEW COMMITTEE ~ Shellae W. Blackwell, Mary G. Blow, and Ponjola Braswell
Prepare for the 18th Annual Virginia Neighborhood Awards 2017 Nomination Visit: www.vsnc.org for full nomination guidelines.
Diverse and Sustainable Neighborhood • Housing • Organization • Economy
Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference Inc. Awards Ceremony October 1, 2016 12:15PM—2:30PM
Welcome
Shellae W. Blackwell VSNC Treasurer & Events Chair, Hampton, VA
Awards Program Sponsor SunTrust Foundation
Mistress of Ceremony Dana L. Horne, Ed.S ~ Award Program Chair, Lynchburg, VA
Awards Presenters Mary G. Blow ~ Richmond, VA Alice Callahan ~ Hampton, VA Keith Ingram ~ Newport News, VA Chikwe NJoku, Division Chief ~ Arlington, VA Sandra D. Williams ~ Norfolk, VA
Media
Dana L. Horne, Ed.S, ~ Awards Program Chair Video: Andra Day ~ Rise Up Music: DJ Khaled ~ “All I Do Is Win” and Katy Perry ~ “Roar” D i g i t a l P r o g r a m L i n k : https://goo.gl/SvSWJj
Virginia Neighborhood Awards Selected Finalists Project of the Year
Advocate of the Year
Youth Individual Effort of the Year
Community Cultivators
Nicole Harris/Dale Ave. Mural
Ciara Lewis
Roanoke, VA Thursday Night Tutoring
Alexandria, VA
Lea Outdoor Basketball League
Roanoke , VA
Roanoke, VA
Lee Highway Alliance
Arlington County, VA Carmen Vargas
Manassas Park, VA
Hampton, VA Ayanna Henderson
Danville, VA
Youth Group Effort of the Year Nauck Youth Enterprises
Arlington, VA Chantilly Youth Group Foundation
Chantilly, V A
A big “Thank You” to all participants and contributors!
Special Thanks
Sun Trust Foundation
VSNC Inc. Planning Committee
Arlington County
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
City of Lynchburg
Studio and Design ~ Small Business Marketing Consultant
Grand Graphics
View this Awards program digitally: https://goo.gl/SvSWJj
Virginia Statewide Neighborhood Conference Inc. Awards Ceremony October 1, 2016 Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel , Arlington VA