Shine a light on your neighborhood's projects and programs
Hillsborough County, Fla. (Aug. 7, 2025) - Calling all healthy, safe, and engaged neighborhoods!
Applications are now being accepted for the 2025 Hillsborough County Neighborhood Awards. If a neighborhood or community created a nature trail, hosted a food donation drive, or held a swim safety class, to name just a few projects, this is the moment to shine a spotlight on the achievement and bring recognition to the neighborhood.
The Neighborhood Awards celebrate exceptional neighborhood projects and events that took place in unincorporated Hillsborough County between July 2024 and June 2025.
Nominations are accepted in three categories:
- Healthy - Promoting conservation, environmental stewardship, or healthy living.
- Safe - Enhancing safety or boosting disaster preparedness.
- Engaged - Building community spirit through volunteerism or communication.
Visit the Neighborhood Awards page or check out last year's winners for inspiring examples.
Eligible neighborhood groups must be listed in the Hillsborough County Neighborhood Roster. Each neighborhood must submit their application for one - or all three - categories by Friday, Aug. 22, at 5 p.m. Award winners will be notified in September, and one outstanding category winner will be honored as the 2025 Neighborhood of the Year and receive $500 for their neighborhood.
Learn more, view eligibility requirements, and apply at HCFL.gov/NeighborhoodAwards.