Neighbor Power Indy 2023 Community Awards
Click here to view the March 11, 2023 live event, when we announced the NPI2023 Community Awardees!
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. Eligible projects must have been completed in Marion County between January 2022 and December 2022.
Award Categories:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.