Good Neighbor of the Year Award
2024 Good Neighbor of the Year
The Human Relations Council is soliciting youth (ages 10-18) and adult (ages 19 and older) nominations for the 15th Annual Good Neighbor of the Year Award. The award recognizes Wake Forest residents who work to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods without seeking recognition for their efforts.
In order to qualify for this year's award, a nominee must be a Wake Forest resident who made a significant contribution to the community between Sept. 1, 2023, and Aug. 31, 2024. Employees of the Town of Wake Forest are not eligible. All nominations must be received by August 31, 2024.
The "Good Neighbor of the Year" Award is Wake Forest's way of recognizing residents who are committed to preserving, maintaining and improving the quality of life in their neighborhoods and our community. Your assistance in recognizing these residents is greatly appreciated.
Good Neighbor Day
Mayor Vivian Jones will present a commemorative plaque to one youth and one adult winner during this year’s Good Neighbor Day on Saturday, Sept. 21. The event is scheduled from 1-4 p.m. at E. Carroll Joyner Park, 701 Harris Road.
Good Neighbor of the Year Winners - Adult
2023 Sandy Matthews
2022 Christy Lynn Van Ness
2021 Ronnie Jackson
2020 Kenille Baumgardner
2019 Tilda Caudle
2018 Joy Shillingsburg
2017 John Andrew Barrett
2016 Hank Pierwola
2015 Connie & Herman Cole
2015 Norma Bennekin
2014 Becky Rogers, Hilda Warren
2012 Art Schwartz
2011 Albert Barneto, Eugene Adams
2010 John Panichello
Good Neighbor of the Year Winners - Youth
2023 Jay Jay Wilson
2022 Camden Ames
2021 Jordan Kaplan
2020 N/A
2019 Simone Smith
2018 N/A
2017 Trent Taylor
2016 Brianna Hernandez
2014 Katie Newhouse
2013 Scottlin Davis
2012 Kyndall DySard
2011 Holden McLemore