Spirit of Scottsdale Awards

Know a Person or Business that Embodies Scottsdale Spirit?

Scottsdale's Neighborhood Advisory Commission wants to showcase the people and organizations that embody the “Spirit of Scottsdale.” This award recognizes residents and organizations/businesses that help to strengthen and build Scottsdale's community through their commitment to and involvement in neighborhoods.

Award Considerations:

Nominations will consider those individuals or organizations that:

1. Active years of service/involvement in strengthening neighborhood identity;
2. Champions community dialogue to produce constructive recommendations/solutions that address the dynamic need(s) of a neighborhood;
3. Provides unique contributions of time, effort, skills, and/or financial resources to a neighborhood.

Submit a Nomination for 2026

Closes Dec. 31, 2026

Individual Award Winner:
Lauren Trapp (front row, left of center), pictured with the Sherwood Heights Neighborhood Watch team, Mayor Borowsky, and City Councilmembers.

Organizational Award Winner:
Arabian Horse Association of Arizona (AHAA), pictured left to right: Neighborhood Advisory Commission Vice Chair Beres, Sally Nelson (AHAA Vice President), Melissa Schalles (AHAA Executive Director), Commissioner Spatola, and Mayor Borowsky.