City To Recognize Neighborhoods at Awards Ceremony

For Immediate Release
May 23, 2008

For more information, please contact:
Daniel Lopez, Communications Director, City of Bloomington, 349-CITY, lopezd@bloomington.in.gov



Bloomington, IN - Mayor Mark Kruzan announced that the City of Bloomington's Housing and Neighborhood Development (HAND) Department will recognize neighborhood associations and individuals during the eighth annual Blooming Neighborhood Celebration.

The event takes place at the Farmers' Market on Saturday, June 7, 2008, with neighborhood displays beginning at 9:00 a.m. and the awards ceremony at 10 a.m. The annual awards are part of the ongoing effort by the City to collaborate with neighborhoods on important projects.

"Neighborhoods are the heart of our community," Kruzan said. "The time, effort and creativity that groups and individuals devote to enhancing their neighborhoods help make Bloomington the very special place that it is, and we want to work hand-in-hand with our citizens in bringing these projects to life. This is a fun opportunity to thank them for their accomplishments."

Being honored this year are:

MAYOR'S EXCELLENCE AWARD

Broadview Neighborhood Association - Winner
Elm Heights Neighborhood Association - Certificate of Recognition
McDoel Gardens Neighborhood Association - Certificate of Recognition

CITY COUNCIL NEIGHBORHOOD ENHANCEMENT AWARD

McDoel Gardens Neighborhood Association - Winner
Elm Heights Neighborhood Association - Certificate of Recognition
Grandview Hills Neighborhood Association - Certificate of Recognition

HAND NEIGHBOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

Kevin Polk, Green Acres Neighborhood Association - Winner
Rick Evans, Broadview Neighborhood Association - Certificate of Recognition

Winners of the Blooming Neighborhood Awards receive a $100 check payable to their neighborhood associations. There are 44 neighborhood associations currently registered with HAND, which established the Blooming Neighborhood Award program to recognize special projects and initiatives.

The City invites the entire Bloomington community to the Farmers' Market downtown - everyone's neighborhood - for this special celebration. The event is another way to celebrate this quarter's Be Downtown Bloomington theme.

For more information about the Blooming Neighborhood Awards or other Programs offered by HAND, contact Vickie Provine at 349-3505.

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