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Congratulations to the Winners of the 45th Annual Neighborhood Recognition Program

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  • Small Neighborhood of the Year (200 homes or fewer) – Avondale Neighborhood Association                      Avondale Neighborhood used resident feedback to drive meaningful improvements, including enhancing its neighborhood entrance, restoring a stormwater pond, and leading beautification efforts that strengthened community pride and sustainability.
  • Large Neighborhood of the Year (more than 200 homes) – Griffin Heights Neighborhood Association              Griffin Heights strengthened its community through educational programs, neighborhood events, beautification projects, and public safety initiatives while planning its first-ever Jazz in the Park celebration and championing a community grocery store to expand food access and economic opportunity.
  • Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year (outside the city limits) – Highgrove Homeowners Association  Highgrove demonstrated outstanding community stewardship through infrastructure improvements, sustainability initiatives, and longstanding traditions that fostered strong neighborhood connections and service.
  • Neighbor of the Year – Michelle Olson                                                                                                                    Michelle Olson has made an extraordinary impact through selfless service, compassionate support of neighbors, and dedicated leadership, serving as treasurer of the homeowners’ association and volunteering countless hours to improve neighborhood amenities.

Interested in having your amazing neighbor or neighborhood recognized? Applications for the 2027 Neighborhood Recognition Program will open in May 2027.

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Griffin Heights Neighborhood Association

Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Avondale Neighborhood Association

Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Highgrove Homeowners Association

Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Michelle Olson, Lafayette Oaks Homeowners Association

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Killearn Homes Association

Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Avondale Neighborhood Association

Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Highgrove Homeowners Association

Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Daniel "Tommy" Smith, The Villas Neighborhood

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Jake Gaither Neighborhood Association

Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Camellia Gardens Homeowners Association

Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Lafayette Oaks Homeowners Association

Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Jonathon Templar, Summerbrooke

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Lafayette Oaks Homes Association

Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Kinsail Unit One Homeowners Association

Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Landover Hills Homeowners Association

Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Irene Goodner

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Lafayette Oaks Homes Association

Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Blairstone Homes Association

Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Landover Hills Homeowners Association

Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Amanda Herring

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Lafayette Oaks Homes Association

Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Callen Neighborhood Association

Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Walden Place Homeowners Association

Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Talethia O. Edwards, Greater Bond Neighborhood Association 2020 Award Winners

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Indianhead Lehigh Neighborhood Association

Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Blairstone Homes Association

Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Walden Place Homeowners Association

Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Rhonnie Schaeffer, Greenwood Hills

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • SouthWood Residential Community Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Greater Bond Neighborhood Association for Leon County


Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Oak Knoll Estates Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Crawfordville Trace Homeowners Association for Leon County


Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award

  • Arvah Branch Homeowners Association


Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Leslie Harris of the Providence Neighborhood Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Samaidh Jones of the Forest Commons Neighborhood Association for Leon County


Public Servant of the Year Award

  • Tallahassee Community Redevelopment Agency
  • Sustainable Tallahassee


Business Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Anderson & Givens, P.A. Sustainable Neighborhood of the Year Award
  • Indianhead Lehigh Neighborhood Association

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Greater Bond Community for City of Tallahassee
  • Levy Park Neighborhood Association for Leon County


Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Silver Ridge Estates for City of Tallahassee
  • Blairstone Forest Homeowner’s Association for Leon County


Leon County Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award (outside City limits)

  • Avondale Homeowner’s Association Neighbor of the Year Award
  • Albert “Bobby” Reeves of Macon School and Community Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Donna Elliot of Seminole Manor Neighborhood Association for Leon County


Public Servant of the Year Award

  • Electric linemen with the City of Tallahassee and Talquin Electric Cooperative


Business Neighbor of the Year Award

  • Tallahassee-Leon Federal Credit Union

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Providence Neighborhood Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Indianhead Lehigh Neighborhood Association for Leon County


Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Florida A&M Subdivision Neighborhood Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Avondale Homeowner’s Association for Leon County


Leon County Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award (outside City limits)

  • Lafayette Oaks Homes Association Neighbor of the Year Award
  • Will Guzman of Providence Neighborhood Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Talethia O. Edwards of Greater Bond Neighborhood Association for Leon County


Public Servant of the Year Award

  • Anita R. Favors Thompson Business Neighbor of the Year Award
  • Pyramid Construction, Inc./Weser Khufu

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Southwood Residential Community for City of Tallahassee
  • Killearn Homes Association for Leon County


Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Los Robles Neighborhood Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Carolina Oaks for Leon County


Leon County Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award (outside City limits)

  • Centerville Conservation Community Neighbor of the Year Award
  • Cornelius Jones of Florida A. and M. Neighborhood Association for the City of Tallahassee
  • Debbie Floyd of Lafayette Oaks Homes Association for Leon County


Public Servant of the Year Award

  • Big Bend Chapter of the Florida Police Benevolent Association (P.B.A.)
  • Business Neighbor of the Year Award
  • Kingdom First Realty

Large Neighborhood of the Year Award (more than 200 homes)

  • Waverly Hills Neighborhood Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Lafayette Oaks Homes Association for Leon County


Small Neighborhood of the Year Award (200 or fewer homes)

  • Griffin Heights Neighborhood Association for City of Tallahassee
  • Avondale Homeowners Association for Leon County


Leon County Unincorporated Neighborhood of the Year Award (outside City limits)

  • Lafayette Oaks Homes Homeowners Association Neighbor of the Year Award
  • Mary Delores Williams of Macon School and Community Association for the City of Tallahassee
  • Amy Jones of Avondale Homeowners Association for Leon County Award Applications

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