Community Impact Award

The Marion Chamber of Commerce and City of Marion are proud to honor a worthy recipient of the Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award.

Morris F. Neighbor began his career at Farmers State Bank in 1945 as a teller. In 1968 he and his wife Betty, purchased Farmers State Bank. He received the Fifty Year Banker Honor in 1995 and served as a bank board member until his death in 2019.

Through Morris' leadership, the Neighbor family has given to countless capital campaigns, community events, and charitable non-profit groups. In addition, volunteerism and dedication to community have remained a priority with the family and amongst staff at the bank.

Morris F. Neighbor 1918 - 2019

The Community Impact award nominations will open at the Marion Chamber's Annual Meeting in October. Nominees will include an individual, couple, or organization whose volunteerism and outstanding service and dedication have made a significant impact on the Marion community. The recipient of the award will be recognized and announced by the Mayor of Marion at the Marion State of the City in January.

Nominations Now Open

We are currently seeking nominations for the Morris F. Neighbor Community Impact Award. The program aims to recognize a person or group dedicated to making Marion a great place to live and personifies Marion’s motto- Reach Higher!

Criteria
Ideal candidates exhibit the following attributes:

has made a positive difference in the lives of fellow residents
continually volunteers in the Marion community
demonstrates the spirit of collaboration and is enthusiastic about the community and its residents
models honesty and integrity, exemplary character, and leadership either as an individual or through an organization

Deadline for nominations is January 31, 2025 at 11:59 pm.

Commnuity Impact Award nomination form

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Why Should the Nominee Receive the Community Impact Award?

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Thank You For Your Nomination
We appreciate you taking the time to make a nomination. A selection committee will review all qualifying nominations and collectively select a recipient. In January, a notification will be sent to all nominators and the recipient will be notified. The recipient will be announced at the Marion State of the City. If you have any questions, please contact Jill Ackerman at 319-743-4721 or [email protected]

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