Compassionate, connected, and uniquely Tempe, neighborhoods are sources of community, strength, and beauty for the residents who live in them. Celebrate special people, places and actions by nominating them for a Neighborhood Award at tempe.gov/NeighborhoodCelebration.

Neighborhood Award possibilities may include Neighbor of the Year; Neighborhood Event of the Year; Beautiful Space; the Chuck Malpede Award; and more. Nominations are also being sought for significant contributions to Arts and Culture, and Sustainability and Resilience, and Historic Preservation. At least one student will be awarded the Dolores Huerta Advocacy and Social Justice Award.  

Anyone can nominate and residency in Tempe is not a requirement for nominators. Nominees must live and/or work in Tempe.  

“Tempe’s neighborhoods are full of inspiring stories and individuals who make our city a stronger, more connected place to live,” Mayor Corey Woods said. “The Neighborhood Awards are an opportunity to celebrate these contributions, from exceptional neighbors to the events and places that make our neighborhoods special. I invite the community to nominate a deserving neighbor or initiative and join us in April for a celebration of everything that makes Tempe unique.” 

Honorees will be recognized and celebrated at the 2026 Neighborhood Celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Fiesta Ramadas area at Kiwanis Park. This yearly event, hosted by the City of Tempe and sponsored by Salt River Project, Brick Road Coffee and Voodoo Doughnuts, invites the whole city for breakfast, live music, arts, crafts, games and bonding in the park. All are welcome. 

Nominations close Thursday, Feb. 12, at 5 p.m.