{"id":21855,"date":"2024-11-22T11:34:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:34:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/?p=21855"},"modified":"2024-11-22T11:48:01","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T16:48:01","slug":"and-the-winners-are-citizens-honored-at-orange-countys-community-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/2024\/11\/and-the-winners-are-citizens-honored-at-orange-countys-community-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"And the Winners Are \u2026 Citizens Honored at Orange County\u2019s Community Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>This year\u2019s Orange County Community Conference, the 26th annual marquee event for the Neighborhood Services Division, was a true celebration of community service. With rolling video cameras, swag giveaways, a red-carpet show (orange, in this case) and live interviews, it was a fitting affair dedicated to the County\u2019s unsung heroes.<\/p>\n<p>Community leaders, residents, elected officials, exhibitors, presenters, County employees and volunteers all gathered inside the Orange County Multi-cultural Center in Pine Hills to honor nearly a dozen residents who work diligently to improve the quality of life in Orange County received awards.<\/p>\n<p>Attendees participated in several breakout sessions during which they learned about fraud prevention, neighborhood beautification grants, Artificial Intelligence and several other topics centered around technology. The event concluded with an awards presentation for Citizens of the Year, <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.orangecountyfl.net%2FPortals%2F0%2FLibrary%2FNeighbors-Housing%2Fdocs%2FClean%2520and%2520Attractive%2520Neighborhoods%2520Nomination%2520Form%25202024.pdf&amp;data=05%7C02%7CPEDSDepartment%40ocfl.net%7C0b374a2d2d26449df10c08dd05881bdc%7Cd054bfee60a64f9f8d90a10bc4585279%7C0%7C0%7C638672804323850140%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=PUazJorZ8tbbygyIL8ezi6807T4WdCR8HBPjCLQ17Mk%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Clean and Attractive Neighborhood of the Year<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s important to recognize residents who do their part to help safeguard the well-being of their communities and make a positive impact on others,\u201d said Rose-Nancy Joseph, senior program manager, Community Development &amp; Outreach.\u00a0\u201cWe need their support and engagement to ensure our programs and services meet their needs.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mayor\u2019s 2024 Distinguished Citizen of the Year<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21858 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Mayor's Award Winner Murial Jones Banks along with county leadership.\" width=\"304\" height=\"202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/newsroom.ocfl.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Murial-Jones-Banks-2-785x523.jpg 785w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 304px) 100vw, 304px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Muriel Jones Bank, an advocate for her 33-year-old son who has more than one health diagnosis, helps other parents and caregivers navigate the healthcare system. For 12 years, she served as the executive director for the Federation of Families of Central Florida, an organization that provides support, education and advocacy to parents\/caregivers of children experiencing an emotional, behavioral or mental health need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Other award winners included:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monica Harris Spires Excellence in Leadership<\/strong> \u2013 Kourtney Dinkins-Ackah<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellence in Community Building Projects<\/strong> \u2013 Lake Opal Estates\/Jarette Schofield<\/li>\n<li><strong>Excellence in Neighborly Service<\/strong> \u2013 Spring Isle HOA Social Committee<\/li>\n<li><strong>Clean &amp; Attractive Neighborhood (CAN) of the Year<\/strong> \u2013 Pine Hills Community Council<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>District Citizens of the Year:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>District 1 &#8211; Hope Massey<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Massey founded Hope Along the Way, a nonprofit organization that has provided food for more than 1,000 residents and health fairs for 200 residents. It also provides residents with hygiene products, clothing for job interviews, resume services, mental health referrals and scholarships.<\/p>\n<p><strong>District 2- Pastor Mike and Diane Bardwell<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pastor Mike and Diane Bardwell have been fixtures in the Lockhart community for several decades. In addition to raising six children and taking care of residents&#8217; spiritual needs, Mike is an active champion of cleaning up corridors in town.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><strong>District 3- Mildred Hernandez Crespo<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Crespo organizes and manages a program that provides nutritious meals to seniors, ensuring they have access to lunch on a regular basis. This initiative addresses a critical need among the elderly population, offering them not only sustenance but also a sense of community.<\/p>\n<p><strong>District 4- Hector Bertran<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>For more than 20 years, Bertran worked as a traffic engineer for Orange County, where he listened to residents&#8217; concerns and implemented thoughtful traffic solutions, thus helping make neighborhoods safer and more connected. Bertran passed away in October.<\/p>\n<p><strong>District 5 &#8211; The Wedgefield Action Alliance <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Wedgefield Action Alliance was created out of a need to help residents within the Wedgefield community. It provided a platform for residents to share concerns regarding water quality issues and rates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>District 6 &#8211; Nicholas Solomon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Solomon is the founder and executive director of the King Solomon Foundation. 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