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Porter Wright

Dayton Mayor’s 2017 Award Winners

October 25, 2017 By Lisa Grigsby

The Mayor’s Award honors outstanding individuals, neighborhood groups and organizations/businesses making a positive impact on the Dayton community through various activities. Back in July the Mayor put a call out for nominees, who must be located within the Dayton city limits.

AWARD WINNERS FOR 2017

Family Friendly:
 An organization that supports employees through family-friendly policies. Honoree – Porter Wright.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Quf790mVLzg

Community Service:
 An individual or organization performing extraordinary service to the community. Honoree – Scott Murphy.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9F3DsUTDN8w&feature=youtu.be

Giving Back to Neighborhoods:
 An individual or neighborhood group supporting and inspiring their neighborhood. Honoree – Nicole Carver-Wishart. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e8Hm9SUnSZI&feature=youtu.be

 

Education Champion: 
An individual or organization working to provide a brighter future for our children. Honoree – Pat Meadows.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLda7pS20eg

Workforce Pipeline:
An individual or organization promoting skill or trade development in students. Honoree – The Victory Project. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WBErOKSuyZ0&t=5s

 

A three-member committee (a community member, a business representative and a City official) selects one winner in each category. Winners are recognized at a Dayton City Commission meeting and featured in a special video production.

Filed Under: Community, The Featured Articles Tagged With: Mayor's Awards, Nicole Carver-Wishart., Porter Wright, Scott Murphy, The Victory Project

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