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 process for nomination and voting is straightforward. Vote for up to three (3) organizations that you feel should be recognized this year, and nominate any individual(s) whose efforts you think are award worthy, and why.

The top three (3) organizations and individuals will be recognized, and the top ones will receive an award.

The Make a Difference Award ceremony will take place at the State of the City on March 19, 2024.

You can complete and submit your nominations online in the surveys below by March 5, 2024.


Congratulations to 2024 Make A Difference Award Winners!

Individual: Megan Dudley

Dr. Megan Chono Dudley exemplifies "building community" and making Ridgefield a place where everyone is welcome. She had the vision for and coordinates the annual MultiCultural Festival, coordinates Meaningful Movies, and formed the Ridgefield MultiCultural Initiative nonprofit organization to celebrate culture at home and around the world through community cultural events. Megan is humble in her work, passionate about assuring that Ridgefield's small-town charm an inclusive community.

Organization: Ridgefield Family Resource Center

The Ridgefield Family Resource Center is a staple in the community. Their work is community driven by partnering with other agencies and community groups to provide access to their food pantry and personal hygiene items along with programs, activities, and services to meet families' total needs.

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 process for nomination and voting is straightforward. Vote for up to three (3) organizations that you feel should be recognized this year, and nominate any individual(s) whose efforts you think are award worthy, and why.

The top three (3) organizations and individuals will be recognized, and the top ones will receive an award.

The Make a Difference Award ceremony will take place at the State of the City on March 19, 2024.

You can complete and submit your nominations online in the surveys below by March 5, 2024.


Congratulations to 2024 Make A Difference Award Winners!

Individual: Megan Dudley

Dr. Megan Chono Dudley exemplifies "building community" and making Ridgefield a place where everyone is welcome. She had the vision for and coordinates the annual MultiCultural Festival, coordinates Meaningful Movies, and formed the Ridgefield MultiCultural Initiative nonprofit organization to celebrate culture at home and around the world through community cultural events. Megan is humble in her work, passionate about assuring that Ridgefield's small-town charm an inclusive community.

Organization: Ridgefield Family Resource Center

The Ridgefield Family Resource Center is a staple in the community. Their work is community driven by partnering with other agencies and community groups to provide access to their food pantry and personal hygiene items along with programs, activities, and services to meet families' total needs.

  • 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'.


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