To recognize people, neighborhood groups, or other assets that make Troy such a wonderful, diverse city, TRIP honors a “Troy Treasure” annually. This awardee is selected from nominations submitted by residents or groups. Nominations are limited to volunteers, businesses or groups who have a several year history of improving Troy.
A “Troy Treasure” is a Troy resident, community group, or business that:
• Is passionately committed to improving Troy
• Toils in his or her neighborhood out of a love of community
• Demonstrates her/his pride in Troy in very positive and real ways
Nominations for Troy Treasure may be submitted to info@triponline.org. Provide a brief narrative about what your nominee has done in Troy.
Previous “Troy Treasures” are:
2017 Andrea Daily for his service to Little Italy
2016 Troy Treasure Hall of Fame Honored 10 years of honorees
2015 Mack Henderson for his leadership with the Troy Central Little League and children of North Central Troy
2014 Barb Nelson for her work with the Troy Alley Project and Transport Troy
2013 Marion Field for her years of service to Troy Little Italy
2012 Michael Esposito for his years of service to Troy Little Italy
2011 Troy Bike Rescue and founder Andrew Lynn
2010 Rev. Willie D. Bacote of the Missing Link Street Ministry Mission
2009 Vinnie Lepera, Duncan Barrett and Barbara Jones Higbee, former executive directors of TRIP, in celebration of TRIP’s 40th anniversary
2008 Alane Hohenberg for her work creating the Troy Food Coop
2007 Friends of Prospect Park
2006 Osgood Neighborhood Association and the Friends of North Central/S. Lansingburgh Neighborhood Association
2005 Washington Park Association
