Fire works, as you would say, lets take a few seconds here and just go over some of the elements of tonights event. So, tonight were going to be giving out 12 awards. For those of you that came to the first nen awards, you recall it finished about an hour ago. So, weve modified the format in the last two years. So, tonight what will happen is that tonight we will hear from the people that nominated the winners who will dive deep into talking about thighs illustrious individuals and organizations. And the individuals will receive the award. Now, tonight the people that will be making remarks from this podium will be the people receiving the hall of fame award and the Lifetime Achievement award. The balance of the individuals and organizations that will receive awards are going to be interviewed by our nen tv film crew in the north court during the reception. You can watch the interviews and how their feelings of joy and passion about receiving the awards and we will post all of them on
Places to live. The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services also known as mons focuses on Neighborhood Outreach and engagement. It is an honor to be here with Community Leaders who are dedicated to the same principles and are positively changing our communities. The effect that one person can have in a community is truly inspiring. And its that inspiration that drives each one of us to go out there and be a part of something bigger. I congratulate every award winner here tonight and lets not forget that every person here has the power to make a difference. I want to especially thank daniel and his team for being such instrumental leaders here in city hall on behalf of all communities and neighborhoods in San Francisco. With that said, welcome and enjoy tonights event. applause thank you, christina. So, before we jump into the fire works, as you would say, lets take a few seconds here and just go over some of the elements of tonights event. So, tonight were going to be giving out 12 awar
The contributions made by residents and organizations throughout the city to make San Francisco one of the greatest places to live. The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services also known as mons focuses on Neighborhood Outreach and engagement. It is an honor to be here with Community Leaders who are dedicated to the same principles and are positively changing our communities. The effect that one person can have in a community is truly inspiring. And its that inspiration that drives each one of us to go out there and be a part of something bigger. I congratulate every award winner here tonight and lets not forget that every person here has the power to make a difference. I want to especially thank daniel and his team for being such instrumental leaders here in city hall on behalf of all communities and neighborhoods in San Francisco. With that said, welcome and enjoy tonights event. applause thank you, christina. So, before we jump into the fire works, as you would say, lets take a few s
Interviewed by our nen tv film crew in the north court during the reception. You can watch the interviews and how their feelings of joy and passion about receiving the awards and we will post all of them on the internet as well as hopefully make them available on s. F. Government tv. You will have a chance to hear from the wins wynners. Were going to try to consolidate the program and do the second half in the reception. Which brings up the fact once again we have the amazing st. John event doing our food in the north light court. So, at the conclusion of this evenings event we ask you all join us in the north light court to enjoy a wonderful selection of food and wine and drinks. Id also like to take a moment, of course, and thank mayor lee for once again extending the invitation to host the event here as well at city hall as well as our new city administrator naomi kelly who will be making remarks here promptly in a little bit. And thank them for their generous hospitality not only 2
Am the Program Manager for the Neighborhood Department networks. An honor to see you here. Many of the same faces for the fifth year for the men awards. Lets give you an a plays for coming back. applause and celebrating one of the most important things we have in San Francisco, which is our neighborhoods. Without further ado, id like to start the program off by introducing my colleague, christina palone, the new director for the Mayors Office for neighborhoods. Christina palone. applause good evening, everyone. Im happy to be a part of such a great ebit that celebrates the contributions made by residents and organizations throughout the city to make San Francisco one of the greatest places to live. The Mayors Office of Neighborhood Services also known as mons focuses on Neighborhood Outreach and engagement. It is an honor to be here with Community Leaders who are dedicated to the same principles and are positively changing our communities. The effect that one person can have in a commu