Make a Difference Awards

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Do you know a person or an organization that deserves recognition for their contributions and commitment to helping others in need, improving our neighborhoods, creating community and making Ridgefield a better place to live?

These are the unsung heroes whose volunteer efforts and giving spirit don’t usually get recognition or awards. The Make a Difference Awards are a way for us to say 'Thank You'.

The Make a Difference Award ceremony takes place annually at the State of the City - happening on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Ridgefield Performing Arts Center.

Do you know a person or an organization that deserves recognition for their contributions and commitment to helping others in need, improving our neighborhoods, creating community and making Ridgefield a better place to live?

These are the unsung heroes whose volunteer efforts and giving spirit don’t usually get recognition or awards. The Make a Difference Awards are a way for us to say 'Thank You'.

The Make a Difference Award ceremony takes place annually at the State of the City - happening on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 5:30 PM at the Ridgefield Performing Arts Center.

  • 2025 Award Recipients

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    Congratulations to the 2025 Make a Difference Award winners, Bill Baumann and Compassion 360.
    We announced the winners of the third annual Make a Difference Award at the 2025 State of the City presentation.

    The Make a Difference Award highlights an individual and an organization that deserves recognition for their contributions and commitment to helping others in need, improving our neighborhoods, creating community, and making Ridgefield a better place to live. They are the unsung heroes whose volunteer efforts and giving spirit don’t usually get recognition or awards and this is the way for us to say 'Thank You'.

  • 2024 Award Recipients

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    Congratulations to the 2024 Make a Difference Award winners, Megan Dudley and Ridgefield Family Resource Center.
    We announced the winners of the second annual Make a Difference Award at the 2024 State of the City presentation.

    The Make a Difference Award highlights an individual and an organization that deserves recognition for their contributions and commitment to helping others in need, improving our neighborhoods, creating community, and making Ridgefield a better place to live. They are the unsung heroes whose volunteer efforts and giving spirit don’t usually get recognition or awards and this is the way for us to say 'Thank You'.


  • 2023 Award Recipients

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    Congratulations to the 2023 Make a Difference Award winners, Wendy Lehner and Ridgefield Lions Club!
    We announced the winners of the first annual Make a Difference Award at the 2023 State of the City presentation.

    The Make a Difference Award highlights an individual and an organization that deserves recognition for their contributions and commitment to helping others in need, improving our neighborhoods, creating community, and making Ridgefield a better place to live. They are the unsung heroes whose volunteer efforts and giving spirit don’t usually get recognition or awards and this is the way for us to say 'Thank You'.


Page last updated: 23 Feb 2026, 08:41 AM