In 1997, Jacksonville’s City Council declared the last Saturday in
February of each year as JaxPride Day by Resolution 1997-190-A. However, one day is typically not long enough
to complete a project, so JaxPride dedicates an entire week for groups to
finish a beautification or educational project.
JaxPride Week is an opportunity for Jacksonville residents, students, and
business owners to get involved in beautification efforts or educational
projects. Neighborhoods, civic &
community groups, schools, churches, business organizations, government
agencies, and JaxPride board members perform projects that aid in enhancing
Jacksonville’s visual environment. Educational
projects range from constructing & maintaining a butterfly garden to
collecting, analyzing, and recycling litter and debris.
Awards are presented to the most outstanding projects at JaxPride’s Annual
Ideas & Actions Forum held after JaxPride Week. The Flossie Brunson Continuous Achievement Award and JaxPride's Leadership Award are also presented are also presented at our annual Ideas & Actions Forum.
It should be noted that beautification efforts and educational projects that occur during the preceding year can be also be nominated for JaxPride Week awards.
Leadership Award Winners
Flossie Brunson Continuous Achievement Award: Ms. Diane Kerr
The JaxPride Flossie Brunson Award for Continuous Service is given each year to an individual or group that diligently works to improve the quality of life of Jacksonville's citizens. We applaud the commitment that this person or group has made to Jacksonville.
Accepting the Award: Ms. Dianne Kerr
JaxPride Leadership Award: Midtown Centre Office Park
Each year, JaxPride presents an award to an individual, group or business leader that have made great strides towards making Jacksonville a better place to live. The efforts of the recipients are ongoing. JaxPride commends and appreciates their dedication to our city and the many communities that are touched by their efforts.
Roger Kellogg & Desiree Dubon accepting
the award presented by Mayor Peyton.
Neighborhoods Category
Award of Excellence: Glynlea Neighborhood Association
Award of
Distinction: East
21st Street Neighborhood Association
Award of
Merit:
Murray
Hill Preservation Association
Schools Category
Award of
Excellence Rad
Club at Dupont Middle School
Award of
Distinction: Brookview
Elementary School
Award of
Merit: Pace Center for Girls
Award of
Merit: First Coast 4-H Club at Louis Sheffield
Elementary School
Civic Category
Award of
Excellence: Boys
& Girls Club of NE Florida
Award of
Distinction: Surfriders
– First Coast Chapter
Award of
Merit: Keep Jacksonville Beautiful Commission
Business Category
Award of
Excellence: The
Haskell Company
Award of
Distinction: JEDC
Click this link to view JaxPride's 2007 Project Award Winners.
