City of Joliet Recognizes 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award Winners
Post Date:09/02/2026 12:02 PM
JOLIET, Ill. — The City of Joliet is proud to announce the 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award winners, recognizing 18 residential properties for outstanding landscaping, property maintenance, and curb appeal.
The Neighborhood Hero Award program recognizes residents who demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing their properties, contributing to the appearance, character, and overall quality of Joliet’s neighborhoods.
“Taking pride in where you live has an impact that extends well beyond your own front yard,” said Mayor Terry D’Arcy. “These residents are helping make their neighborhoods more welcoming and beautiful, and we’re proud to recognize the time, effort, and care they put into their homes and our community.”
The 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award recipients received a commemorative yard sign and were recognized at the September 1, 2026, Joliet City Council Meeting.
The 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award recipients are:
3309 Blackwater Drive
1700 Maserati Drive
816 Dawes Avenue
1101 Black Road
3571 Buck Avenue
521 Tana Lane
700 Woodlawn Avenue
3225 Rosemont Drive
865 Angelica Circle
551 Herkimer Street
559 Herkimer Street
350 Whitney Avenue
1212 Nicholson Street
342 S. Ottawa Street
907 Fisk Avenue
335 Wheeler Avenue
325 Dwight Avenue
10 S. William Street
The City of Joliet has presented the Neighborhood Hero Award program for several years as part of its ongoing efforts to recognize residents who contribute to the appearance and vitality of their neighborhoods. By maintaining and enhancing their properties, Neighborhood Hero Award recipients help foster community pride and encourage continued investment in neighborhoods throughout Joliet.
To learn more about the Neighborhood Hero Award Program, please contact Jayne Bernhard, Planning Director, neighborhoodhero@joliet.gov or (815) 724-4052.
City of Joliet Recognizes 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award Winners
Post Date:09/02/2026 12:02 PM
JOLIET, Ill. — The City of Joliet is proud to announce the 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award winners, recognizing 18 residential properties for outstanding landscaping, property maintenance, and curb appeal.
The Neighborhood Hero Award program recognizes residents who demonstrate a strong commitment to maintaining and enhancing their properties, contributing to the appearance, character, and overall quality of Joliet’s neighborhoods.
“Taking pride in where you live has an impact that extends well beyond your own front yard,” said Mayor Terry D’Arcy. “These residents are helping make their neighborhoods more welcoming and beautiful, and we’re proud to recognize the time, effort, and care they put into their homes and our community.”
The 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award recipients received a commemorative yard sign and were recognized at the September 1, 2026, Joliet City Council Meeting.
The 2026 Neighborhood Hero Award recipients are:
3309 Blackwater Drive
1700 Maserati Drive
816 Dawes Avenue
1101 Black Road
3571 Buck Avenue
521 Tana Lane
700 Woodlawn Avenue
3225 Rosemont Drive
865 Angelica Circle
551 Herkimer Street
559 Herkimer Street
350 Whitney Avenue
1212 Nicholson Street
342 S. Ottawa Street
907 Fisk Avenue
335 Wheeler Avenue
325 Dwight Avenue
10 S. William Street
The City of Joliet has presented the Neighborhood Hero Award program for several years as part of its ongoing efforts to recognize residents who contribute to the appearance and vitality of their neighborhoods. By maintaining and enhancing their properties, Neighborhood Hero Award recipients help foster community pride and encourage continued investment in neighborhoods throughout Joliet.
To learn more about the Neighborhood Hero Award Program, please contact Jayne Bernhard, Planning Director, neighborhoodhero@joliet.gov or (815) 724-4052.
