Neighbor Power Indy Community Awards

About the Neighbor Power Indy Community Awards Program:
Neighbor Power Indy features a community awards program that recognizes grassroots activities and accomplishments that strengthen our neighborhoods and our city. Awards will be presented in three categories, honoring neighborhood-based organizations and collaborations. Winning organizations in each category will receive a monetary award. Selection will be based on the extent of grassroots leadership, community engagement, partnerships, impact, and if these activities can be replicated.

Eligibility:
Neighbor Power Indy Community Awards are designed to recognize neighbor- and neighborhood-led projects. For information about all awardees, please click here.

Eligible applicants must be groups of individuals, associations, or not-for-profit organizations (community development corporations, grassroots organizations) working in partnership with neighborhoods and neighbors.

Award Categories:

1. Connecting Community Award. Projects or activities that improve services, cultural aspects, or connections in a neighborhood. Examples include a neighborhood festival, community engagement programs, etc.
2. Building Local Economy Award. Projects or activities that improve business diversity or economic aspects of a neighborhood. Examples include a farmer’s market, an eat/shop local initiative, small business support, etc.
3. Inspiring Places Award. Projects or activities that improve safety, housing, or beautification aspects of a neighborhood. Examples include neighborhood clean-up efforts, streetscape improvements, gateways, a local mural project, etc.