![Neighborhood Resources Director Leah Powell, Councilmember Matt Orlando and a representative from Dobson Place - winner of the People's Choice award in 2023](/sites/default/files/styles/large/public/2024-07/mnea-voting.png?itok=8BYr49Qo)
CHANDLER, Ariz. — The nominations are in for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence awards and seven Chandler neighborhoods are vying for the People’s Choice award.
Registered HOAs and traditional neighborhoods in Chandler who held a community G.A.I.N. event last fall as part of the region’s Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods initiative held in partnership with local police departments were eligible to be nominated.
The following Chandler neighborhoods are up for the People’s Choice Award:
- Dobson Estates II, near Alma School and Elliot roads
- Fox Crossing, near Alma School and Ocotillo roads
- Sun Groves, near Lindsay and Riggs roads
- Terraces at Tiburon, near Warner and Dobson roads
- The Springs, near McQueen and Frye roads
- Tyson Manor, near Galveston Street and Alma School Road
- Whispering Heights, near Chandler Heights and Lindsay roads
Voting is now open through 5 p.m. Monday, Aug.12. Votes may be cast online at Mayor's Neighborhood Excellence Awards. Voters are encouraged to visit the website to read the nominations highlighting each neighborhood’s G.A.I.N. event. Voters may cast one vote per device.
The winner will be announced at the G.A.I.N. Kick-off Registration Event scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 14, from 9 - 11 a.m. in the Chandler Police Department, community room at 250 E. Chicago St.
The winner will receive a first-place pick in this year’s G.A.I.N. event lottery, up to $1,000 for their G.A.I.N. event, and an opportunity to have a member(s) of the Chandler City Council and attend their event between 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19. In addition to the People’s Choice Award, Chandler Mayor Kevin Hartke will review the nominations and select a winner of his own.
For more information about the awards program and to cast a vote, visit Mayor's Neighborhood Excellence Awards. Residents also may visit G.A.I.N. to learn more about hosting a neighborhood G.A.I.N. event this year. For additional questions about the awards, contact the Neighborhood Programs Office at 480-782-4348.
Media contact:
Stephanie Romero
Public Information Officer, City of Chandler
480-782-2231