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Nominate Those Who Strengthen Our Neighborhoods!

What does it mean to be recognized for our work in the community? Take a moment to hear from past winners of the Neighborhood Leadership Awards and let it serve as inspiration for nominating a neighborhood organization, nonprofit or business this year. The awards honor neighborhood groups, nonprofits and businesses that are helping to strengthen Charlotte's neighborhoods. This year's winners will be recognized at a luncheon, part of the 2017 Neighborhood Exchange & Leadership Awards (NEXLA), on Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Charlotte Convention Center. Award categories include:

• Community Safety Ambassador Award
• Embracing Diversity Award
• Good Neighbors Award
• Moving Charlotte Forward Award
• Sustainability Leadership Award
• Community Service Award (For Profit/Business)
• Community Service Award (Nonprofit/Not for profit)
• Neighborhood - School Engagement Award

Nominate an organization today. The deadline is Friday, August 18. Also register for NEXLA by Monday, Sept. 11, so you can meet and share ideas with community members from across the City as well as give input on ways to improve Charlotte's neighborhoods.

Join the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council

Be a civic leader for your school, neighborhood and community! Join the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Youth Council (CMYC), the youth advisory council for Charlotte-Mecklenburg. Through the CMYC, high school students meet regularly to advise community leaders, represent and serve as a collective voice for young people, learn how to solve civic challenges, and join a diverse network of young civic leaders. All local high school students are eligible to participate. CMYC welcomes students from public, charter, independent, religious and home schools, and youth organizations. CMYC is a partnership of the City of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools and GenerationNation.

Learn more and sign up HERE. If you have questions, contact info@generationnation.org.

Fast Five: Check out what's going on in local communities:

• Housing & Neighborhood Services and Landscape Management Tree Care Grants
  Housing & Neighborhood Services and Landscape Management have partnered to offer grants up to $3,000 to reduce the impact of cankerworms and the emerald ash borer. The Tree Care Grant can be used for tree banding expenses and services, ash tree treatment services and a combination of tree banding expenses and services, and ash tree treatment services. The deadline to submit applications is Sept. 1, 2017. Two pre-application workshops will be available on July 19 and July 31 at 6:00 p.m. at Landscape Management. For additional information, please contact Denise Coleman at 704-353-1235. Click here to view more information!

• REMINDER! Civic Leadership Academy Deadline is Tomorrow
  The City of Charlotte will be accepting applications through Friday, July 14 for the Civic Leadership Academy. The City of Charlotte's Civic Leadership Academy is a free, 11-session course specifically designed for residents like you- Charlotteans who are ready to take the next step in being community leaders and improving the quality of life in all of Charlotte's neighborhoods. The Civic Leadership Academy will provide participants the opportunity to grow in their leadership, analyze issues using data, connect with decision makers and other Charlotte leaders, and make a difference in their communities. To learn more and to apply, CLICK HERE. 

• Charlotte Placemaking Hub
  The Charlotte Placemaking Hub is a one-stop-shop for public realm enhancement tools. It aggregates the tools available through Urban Design, CDOT, Housing & Neighborhood Services, and Engineering & Property Management. The Hub directs you to the program where specific processes, procedures and permitting necessary for communities and neighborhoods to enhance their streets and public spaces can be found.
  

• Charlotte Selected for City Accelerator Grant
  The City of Charlotte has been selected to participate in the City Accelerator for Procurement for Inclusive Economic Opportunity. Over the next 12 months, the city will receive a $100,000 grant and a combination of coaching, technical assistance and implementation resources in an effort to increase economic mobility. 

• Code Enforcement Tip of the Month
  Reminder: Do not park your vehicle on the front lawn or side yard if you live on a corner lot. A $25 fine may be issued and your vehicle may be towed after multiple violations.