Official City Release
See who won Neighborhood of the Year — and more
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Fort Worth held its 2025 Mayor's Neighborhood Awards luncheon recognizing registered neighborhood associations for work in beautification, crime prevention, wellness, veteran support, and community engagement.
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LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemLake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council swept four voluntary competitive categories and the individual Code Officer award — five recognitions from a single association in one ceremony. Council District 6 produced additional HOA wins for Rainbow Ridge, making it the most decorated district. The posthumous recognition of Frank Diaz from Crestwood (CD 7) may merit a brief profile if his work was not previously covered.
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LowLow significance — routine or procedural itemThe winners list maps active, City-recognized neighborhood associations across Council Districts 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 11. Residents seeking civic involvement can use it to identify peer groups in their district with documented programs in safety, beautification, wellness, and engagement.
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Open source →With neighborhood and City leaders in attendance, the 2025 Mayor’s Neighborhood Awards saw residents enjoy a day of learning new ways to engage their neighbors. Winners in numerous categories received recognition at a luncheon ceremony.
The City recognized registered neighborhood associations for their 2025 beautification projects, crime prevention programs, wellness initiatives, social events, support to veterans and more.
The full list of 2025 Neighborhood Awards winners:
Neighborhood of the Year
Winner: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
1st runner-up: Park Glen Neighborhood Association (Council District 4)
2nd runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (Council District 11) Fort Worth Pride-Voluntary
Fort Worth Pride-Voluntary
Winner: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
1st runner-up: Lake Country Property Owners Association (Council District 7)
2nd runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (Council District 11) Fort Worth Pride-Voluntary-HOA
Fort Worth Pride-Voluntary-HOA
Park Glen Neighborhood Association (Council District 4) Spirit of Fort Worth-Voluntary
Spirit of Fort Worth-Voluntary
Winner: Lake Country Property Owners Association (Council District 7)
1st runner-up: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
2nd runner-up: Woodhaven Neighborhood Association (Council District 5) Spirit of Fort Worth-HOA
Spirit of Fort Worth-HOA
Winner: Marine Creek Ranch Homeowners Association (Council District 2)
1st runner-up: Park Glen Neighborhood Association (Council District 4)
2nd runner-up: Rainbow Ridge Homeowners Association (Council District 6) Community Collaboration and Engagement-Voluntary
Community Collaboration and Engagement-Voluntary
Winner: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
1st runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (Council District 11)
2nd runner-up: Glencrest Civic League Neighborhood Association (Council District 8) Community Collaboration and Engagement-HOA
Community Collaboration and Engagement-HOA
Winner: Rainbow Ridge Homeowners Association (Council District 6) Healthy Neighborhood-Voluntary
Healthy Neighborhood-Voluntary
Winner: West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association (Council Districts 8 and 11)
1st runner-up: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
2nd runner-up: Lake Country Property Owners Association (Council District 7) Healthy Neighborhood-HOA
Healthy Neighborhood-HOA
Winner: Park Glen Neighborhood Association (Council District 4)
1st runner-up: Tehama Ridge Homeowners Association (Council District 4) Safety First-Voluntary
Safety First-Voluntary
Winner: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
1st runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (Council District 11)
2nd runner-up: Historic Southside Neighborhood Association (Council District 8) Safety First-HOA
Safety First-HOA
Winner: Rainbow Ridge Homeowners Association (Council District 6) Partners in Learning-Voluntary
Partners in Learning-Voluntary
Winner: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (Council Districts 11) Partners in Learning-HOA
Partners in Learning-HOA
Winner: Park Glen Neighborhood Association (Council District 4) Newsletter
Newsletter
Digital Winner: Mistletoe Heights Neighborhood Association (Council District 9)
Print and Digital Winner: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (Council District 11)
Print Winner: Glencrest Civic League Neighborhood Association (Council District 8) Heart of the Community Special Award
Heart of the Community Special Award
Lake Country Property Owners Association (Council District 7) Special Community Recognition Award
Special Community Recognition Award
Frank Diaz, In Memoriam, Crestwood Neighborhood Association (Council District 7) Code Officer of the Year
Code Officer of the Year
Winner: Tessa Booth, Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
1st runner-up: Taborah Reed, Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood Association (Council District 2)
2nd runner-up: Matthew Hayes, Uptown Fort Worth Neighborhood Association (Council District 9) Neighborhood Police Officer of the Year
Neighborhood Police Officer of the Year
Winner: Officer Aric Phillips, Fairhaven Neighborhood Association (Council District 11)
1st runner-up: Officer Dustin Lamb, North Beverly Hills Neighborhood Association (Council District 2)
2nd runner-up: Officer Kirk Massey, Far Greater Northside Historical Neighborhood Association (Council District 2) Danny Scarth Trailblazer
Danny Scarth Trailblazer
Winner: Shelby Ryon, Berkeley Place Neighborhood Association (Council District 9)
1st runner-up: Ronnie Bellomy, National Federation of the Blind
2nd runner-up: Mandy Skaggs, House of Hope for Autism Neighbor of the Year
Neighbor of the Year
Winner: Antawne “AJ” Jackson, Riverwalk Residences Neighborhood Association (Council District 11)
1st runner-up: Kendra Williams, Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Council District 6)
2nd runner-up: Dereka Patterson, Rainbow Ridge Homeowners Association (Council District 6)
Photo: Lake Como NAC members, Neighborhood of the Year winners.
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