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Village of Woodridge 2017 Community Recognition Awards

The Community Recognition Program recognizes individuals or groups of individuals that have greatly contributed to the Woodridge community.

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This year's award recipients were:
Eileen (Sam) Nystrom ... Building On Our Dream Award
Pamela Beavers ... Building On Our Dream Award
Brent Frank ... Mayor's Spirit Award
Rich Moore ... Mayor's Spirit Award
Hani Awad ... Citizen of the Year Award
Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant ... Business of the Year Award
Cheyanne Lovelady ... Youth Citizen of the Year Award
Emily Pierce ... Youth Citizen of the Year Award
Gabriel (Gabe) Johnson ... Youth Citizen of the Year Award
Nathan Maniskas ... Youth Citizen of the Year Award
Joseph Bunales ... Youth Citizen of the Year Award
Samuel Games ... Youth Citizen of the Year Award
Janes Avenue Neighborhood Outreach (JANO) ... Association of the Year Award
Mary Kasprzycki ... Public Employee of the Year Award
Patti Naisbitt ... Public Employee of the Year Award
Rachel Manjarres ... Public Employee of the Year Award
Tom Stefanson ... Public Employee of the Year Award

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has". - Margaret Mead, anthropologist

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