There are 3 categories for the awards:LIVE: Any person or organization that has made an impact on our community by efforts to improve the city where we live through historic preservation, making livable neighborhoods, positive image, community service, connecting people, or influencing education.
WORK: Any person or organization that has made an impact on our community by efforts to improve the city where we work through innovation, job creation, or economic development.
PLAY: Any person or organization that has made an impact on our community by efforts to improve the city through the arts, entertainment, recreation, events, or activities.
Past winners of the awards include: Janet Baker, City of Sculpture, Sherry Corbett, Hamilton Community Foundation, Frank Pfirman, Rick Jones, Neighborhood Housing, Dave Lippert, Michael J Colligan History Project, Bill Wilks, Hamilton Rotary, Donna and Pat Carruthers, Accent Hamilton, Richard J Fitton Family, Hamilton- Fairfield Symphony Orchestra, Historic Hamilton, Vora Technology Park, Hamilton Garden Club, Dr. Jacquelyn Quay and Spectra+, the Miami University Hamilton Artist Series, Biz Tech, the YWCA, Jim Paulus, The County Seat Project, Daniel Hall, Riverbank Cafe, Mike Dingeldein, Great Miami River Days, Mad Anthony Writer's Conference and Book Fair, Hamilton City School District Character Education Initiative, Greater Hamilton Civic Theatre, David Belew, Great Miami Rowing Center, Heritage Hall, Ryan's Tavern, Claire Fitton, Ernst Bever, Hamilton Community Foundation for the Courtyard by Marriott, Miami Hamilton Downtown, Ann Antenen, Gayl Underwood for Armstead Park, The Ancient Sculpture Museum, Steve Timmer, Liz and Trent Rogers, Lane Library Levy Committee, Butler County Historical Society, Butler County Master Gardener Program, SELF, Frances Mennone, Chad Riegert, Brandon Saurber, Jason and Tammy Snyder, Historic Developers, Jack Moser, Jeffrey P. Thurman, Lester “Butch” Hubble, Adam Helms, Frank Downie, Lauren and Ty Smallwood, and Liz Hayden.
