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The Inaugural Community Development Awards Celebration

11.17.2016

On November 17 2016, LISC Jacksonville hosted the inaugural celebration for our Community Development Awards. The awards recognize individuals, organizations and government leaders who have made significant contributions to comprehensive development in Jacksonville's urban core neighborhoods. This year, award recipients received a piece of artwork by Jacksonville artist Marsha Hatcher, designed and created for the event.

City of Jacksonville and Eureka Gardens Tenant Association
Blacksheep Restaurant Group
Edward Waters College
YMCA
Delores Barr Weaver
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Awards were presented as follows:

Delores Barr Weaver received the Igniter Award for serving as a catalyst for urban neighborhood revitalization. Mrs.Weaver pioneered the renewal of a Northwest Riverside neighborhood through the condominium-conversionof John Gorrie Junior High School.

First Coast YMCA received the Building Block Award for advancing the city's urban core through a major urban development project. The organization contributed to the redevelopment of Jacksonville’s Brooklyn neighborhood by building the new Winston Family YMCA.

Edward Waters College received the EPIC Award for enhancing community and incorporating two or more of the five pillars of LISC’s Building Sustainable Communities
model. The college provided leadership and resources for the revitalization of the New Town neighborhood and Kings Road commercial corridor.

Black Sheep Restaurant Group received the Champion of Main Street Award for providing advocacy and leadership in strengthening Jacksonville’s urban core communities, focusing on reviving commercial activity. The group served as a major catalyst in the renewal of Five Points.

Mayor Lenny Curry, Councilman Garrett Dennis and the Eureka Gardens Tenants Association received the Power of Community Award for bringing together diverse voices to improve the community. They transformed the living conditions for more than 800 residents in Eureka Gardens, one of the city’s most challenged urban housing development.