CHANDLER, Ariz. — Chandler neighborhood watch groups that hosted a community Getting Arizona Involved in Neighborhoods (G.A.I.N.) event last year are encouraged to submit a nomination for the Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence Awards. Nominations will open Sunday, July 26 through Sunday, Aug. 9, and may be completed online at Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence Awards.
The annual awards recognize Chandler neighborhoods for their participation in G.A.I.N. and those neighborhood leaders who continuously work to improve their community and inspire others to be more active and involved. Prizes for the winners will be applied towards their fall G.A.I.N. events and include a pick in the 2026 G.A.I.N. event lottery (which allows them first pick of police resources to have at their event), and up to $1,000 credit toward a pre-approved vendor for the neighborhood’s G.A.I.N. event.
There are two award categories available: Mayor’s Choice Award and the People’s Choice Award. Mayor Hartke will select the winner for the Mayor’s Choice Award. Online voting for the People’s Choice Award will start Wednesday, Aug. 12, and will continue through 5 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Mayor’s Neighborhood Excellence Awards.
The winners will be announced during the first hour (9-10 a.m.) at the G.A.I.N. kickoff event held on Saturday, Sept. 19, from 9:30-11 a.m. at the Chandler Police Main Station community room located at 250 E. Chicago St.
For questions about the awards program, contact Neighborhood Programs staff at 480-782-4348. For information or questions about the G.A.I.N. event on Saturday, Oct. 17, or the upcoming G.A.I.N. kickoff, contact Shayne Tuchfarber, crime prevention specialist, with Chandler Police.
Media contact:
Stephanie Romero
Public Information Officer, City of Chandler
480-782-2231