Announcement

Committee seeks nominations for Good Neighbor award

Monday, February 24, 2025

(Feb. 24, 2025) Ocean Pines Association is encouraging residents and property owners to submit nominations for the “Good Neighbor" program, an initiative designed to recognize those who make a positive impact in the community.

At the Ocean Pines Association Board meeting on Saturday, Communications Committee Chairperson Linda Yurche reiterated the importance of the program and the value of honoring those who embody the spirit of kindness, generosity, and community service.

"This program gives us a chance to shine a light on the incredible individuals who make Ocean Pines a better place to live," Yurche said. "Everyday acts of kindness, whether large or small, contribute to the strength of our community, and we want to make sure those efforts don’t go unnoticed."

The Good Neighbor program, developed by the Communications Committee, seeks to foster an “attitude of gratitude” by highlighting residents who inspire others through selfless service.

Examples of potential nominees include individuals who:
- Organize neighborhood clean-ups or block parties
- Lead food or clothing donation drives
- Assist neighbors who are physically unable to complete yard maintenance, dog walking, or other tasks
- Regularly pick up litter or beautify the community in other ways
- Volunteer with local organizations
- Inspire others through acts of kindness and a commitment to the community

Nominations can be submitted by emailing [email protected]. Residents may nominate individuals they personally know or those they observe performing good deeds in the community.

Each month, the Communications Committee will review nominations and recommend one recipient to the Board for recognition. Honorees will be announced and celebrated during a Board of Directors meeting, where they will receive a token of appreciation, such as a gift card or branded merchandise, and have their photo taken with the Board president.

Additionally, honorees will be featured on Ocean Pines social media channels and in the weekly “This Week in the Pines” email newsletter.

During the Saturday Board meeting, the Teal Bay Mitzvah Team was recognized as the first official honoree of the Good Neighbor program. The Board of Directors commended the group for their dedication to supporting those in need through fundraising and supply collection efforts for essential community services, including the Ocean Pines Fire/EMS and Police departments.

The team’s commitment extends to a variety of causes, from gathering pet supplies for local shelters to providing resources for women worldwide to build businesses through the collection of new and used shoes. Their efforts to ensure students at Berlin Head Start have food and snacks further solidify their impact as exemplary Ocean Pines Good Neighbors.

For more information about the Ocean Pines Good Neighbor program, or to submit a nomination, email [email protected].

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Committee seeks nominations for Good Neighbor award

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