Partners for Livable Communities honored eight individuals, organizations and communities for stewardship and innovation in the improvement of communities worldwide. These prestigious awards were presented by Washington, D.C.-based Partners for Livable Communities at its “Celebration of Vision and Community Spirit” formal dinner and awards program on Monday evening, December 7th, 2009 at The Fairfax Hotel in Washington, D.C.
The awards were presented by William K. Reilly, Senior Advisor, TPG Capital, LP & Former Administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency. Richard C.D. Fleming, Chairman of Partners' Board and President of the St. Louis Regional Chamber & Growth Assoiation served as Host. Congressman Tom Periello of the 5th District of Virginia gave the keynote speech.
The “Celebration of Vision and Community Spirit” awards honor both innovative projects in communities and lifetimes of achievement for individuals that have made a true difference in their respective fields of activity. The honorees represent lifetimes of cultivating the arts, historic preservation, regionalism, smart planning practices and neighborhood development that bring life to struggling communities. All of the honorees have sought to improve the communities around them, an effort which Partners believes deserves to be lauded.
Read more about this event and view the honorees.
