The New Hope City Council established the Good Citizenship Award program in 2011 to recognize persons who exemplify acts of good citizenship. Frequently, individuals volunteer in various ways to make New Hope a better place to live, work and play and receive no acknowledgment for their work.
The City recognizes that the strength of a community is dependent upon a strong network of citizens who devote time and effort to improve the quality of life by helping others.
Examples of volunteer work to improve the quality of life in New Hope include:
- Helping others
- Protecting the environment
- Providing opportunities for youth
- Exemplifying good citizenship
- Promoting equity and inclusion
Individuals may perform volunteer work in:
- Schools, churches, homes
- Parks, public land
- Businesses, workplaces
Nominations for the Good Citizenship Award are accepted January through March and reviewed by the City Council. Elected officials may not receive the award. The City Council will publicly recognize award recipients and present them with a Certificate of Good Citizenship at an official council meeting.