Citizens for a Fair Ferndale announced its 2014 Good Neighbor = Strong Community Award winners. The recipients represent individuals, organizations and businesses committed to building, preserving and improving the quality of life in the community.
The 2014 honorees include Andrea Johns and Rachel Heller; Angela Lippard and Paul Collom; David Dominic; Jacki Smith; Kelly and Steve Kachnowski; Mary Ellen Rollins; Pamela Bellaver; Rebecca Phoenix; Ron Owens and Shannon O'Brien. In addition, Kelly Farrah will be honored with the Dennis Hoeppner Legacy Award.
"This group of citizens represents what makes Ferndale so special," said Kat Bruner James, chair of CFF. "Their passions and commitments range from animal rescues and running clubs to championing GLBT rights and student concerns."
The Good Neighbors = Strong Community Awards will be presented at private event May 6 at 7 p.m. at Local Kitchen and Bar in Ferndale.
CFF's mission is to foster a community that is dedicated to the fair and equal treatment of all residents and visitors regardless of sexual orientation, race, color, religion, gender, age, height, weight, familial status, national origin, physical or mental disability.
