PACDC is proud to announce its 2023 Community Development Excellence Award winners and finalists. Join the celebration and find out who will be named a Blue Ribbon Award Winner on Wednesday, May 24th, 2023 at 6pm! Ticket sales open soon.

Blue Ribbon Finalists (Winners to be announced at gala)

• 60th Street Strong Coalition, ACHIEVEability
• Africa Town Corridor Cleaning, African Cultural Alliance of North America Inc (ACANA)
• Camino De Oro Senior Housing, Asociación Puertorriqueños En Marcha, Inc. (APM)
• Reimagining Margaret-Orthodox, Frankford Community Development Corporation
• Mantua Preservation Project, Mt. Vernon Manor CDC
• North 5th Beautification Program, North 5th Street Revitalization Project
• Inn of Amazing Mercy, Project HOME

Community Leader

Neyda Rios, Kensington Resident

Equitable Entrepreneur:

Kevin Williams, CEO, Black Squirrel

Rising Stars:

• Michelle Feldman, Executive Director, East Falls Development Corporation
• Heather Liang, Corridor Outreach Manager, North 5th Street Revitalization Project
• Marlana Moore, Land Preservation Manager, Neighborhood Gardens Trust