Neighborhoods, USA Awards

Garland’s Neighborhood of the Year a Finalist in National Competition

A big congratulations to Fall Creek Estates for taking third place as Neighborhoods, USA Neighborhood of the Year in the Physical Revitalization/Beautification category. The award was announced at the Neighborhoods, USA conference in El Paso.

The Fall Creek Estates neighborhood was recognized by Mayor Scott LeMay for its “extraordinary efforts to enhance, revitalize or invest” in the area near Pleasant Valley Road and Shalimar Drive.

In addition, Stephan Sila of Garland’s Hillside on the Lake neighborhood homeowners association was recognized as a finalist for Who’s Who Neighbor of the Year. The award was created to recognize individuals whose work mirrors the mission of Neighborhoods USA — to build and strengthen neighborhood associations; to encourage neighborhood involvement in the decision-making processes of local governments; and to promote productive communications and collaborations.

Also at the national conference, the Camelot Neighborhood Association’s newsletter, The Knightly News, was recognized as a finalist in the neighborhood newsletter competition.

The Office of Neighborhood Vitality thanks all of Garland’s award winners for their hard work and dedication to their neighborhoods.