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Record of Proceedings

22nd Annual Fort Worth Neighborhood Awards Ceremony - March 9, 2026

City Council — Monday, March 9, 2026
BodyFort Worth, Texas
SessionCity Council
DateMonday, March 9, 2026
StatusFILED
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Transcript — Verbatim
0:00

All right, now that everybody's gone through the line, we're going to get started.

0:04

Please continue to enjoy your lunch.

0:06

I know some of you just got it, so I want you to enjoy the delicious food that was once again catered by Chadra.

0:14

So let's give them a round of applause.

0:21

I hope everyone enjoyed the workshops this morning and had an opportunity to visit our exhibitors.

0:26

We want to thank all of our presenters and exhibitors for joining us today.

0:31

I'd like to officially welcome you to the 22nd Annual Fort Worth Neighborhood Award.

0:37

We'd like to start today's lunch by thanking our generous sponsor, Texas Health.

0:42

Thanks for their take thanks for their generosity.

0:44

We can once again offer this lunch to our neighborhood leaders.

0:48

I'd like to invite Jessica Hamilton and Ben Seagrave to come forward.

0:56

Ben is the regional vice president of operations for PT Solutions, where he oversees the Dallas market as well as clinics across Colorado, Washington County, California.

1:07

He has been a practicing physical therapist for over 15 years, specializing in orthopedic and sports-related injuries.

1:16

With a background in athletic training, Ben helped establish the certified sports residency program at the Andrews Institute before joining PT Solutions in 2022.

1:27

In its current role, he focuses on mentoring clinicians to deliver high quality patient care while developing emerging leaders within the organization.

1:36

His work supports the clinical excellence and the continued growth of outpatient physical therapy services in the community he serves.

1:44

Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their three young children.

1:48

He also enjoys golfing, staying active outdoors with his family.

1:53

And we also have Jess Hamilton.

1:55

He serves as the Director of Operations for Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care with a dedicated tenure at Texas Health Resources since 2013.

2:05

Since 2021, he has led the launch of 32 clinics, fueling growth and operational success.

2:12

Jess holds a bachelor's degree in athletic training and health administration, and her leadership has been recognized with the Texas Health Fort Worth Triad Leadership Exploits Award, along with multiple best of urgent shared honors in the DFW region.

2:28

I'd like to thank it again for their sponsorship and ask it to CFC work.

2:37

Hello and good afternoon, everybody.

2:40

This has been such a wonderful event to be a part of.

2:43

And I just want to thank the City of Fort Worth first of all for hosting such a great event that recognizes all these wonderful leaders.

2:51

And also we just want to say we're just really proud to be a sponsor that is part of a team of leaders out here that is strengthening our community.

3:02

It means a whole lot.

3:19

And it really does start in the community, not just in the hospital.

3:23

So healthy people equals healthy communities.

3:26

And Texas Health Community Hope focuses just on that.

3:30

They're addressing nutritional access, improving access to healthy foods, and increasing awareness around healthy food.

3:40

They're also championing wellness across the communities by improving educational supports and breaking down any barriers that may be presented in your communities.

3:51

They realize that the neighborhood is the backbone of a strong community and access is really important.

3:59

Another way that Texas Health is improving access to this community is through Texas Health Breeze.

4:06

Earlier you heard that we have 32 locations across CFW.

4:10

Four of those locations land in this community alone at Donnelly, Bryan Urban, Bonds Ranch Road, and Golden Triangle.

4:19

It's a really easy way to get a non-emergent situation taken care of with very short wait times.

4:28

We also have a quick care video visit.

4:31

So if in-person visits is not your thing, you can join one of our qualified providers online.

4:38

And ideally it just kind of meets you where you need to be met at that time.

4:43

And next I'll turn it over to Ben to talk a little bit more about PT Solutions.

4:49

Thank you.

4:52

Yeah, I'm excited to be here.

4:54

Thank you for having us for this group.

4:56

You kind of give some inside information to PT Solutions.

5:00

We're outpatient physical therapy.

5:02

We're partnering with Texas Health going live later this month.

5:06

Again, to provide access to outpatient physical therapy for our communities.

5:12

So we'll be in the community, easy to access locations, retail type spaces, easy parking, easy to get into, quick access.

5:20

You know, our goal is to get patients in and we'll get a referral within 48 hours or so.

5:26

So really, you know, our goal is to get people back to what they enjoy doing.

5:31

It's just that you know active communities or healthy communities.

5:34

We want to get patients back to the activities that they love doing and being part of that community.

5:40

So we're really excited for that.

5:42

Any five page community events that you probably have in your neighborhood, you will see us out there soon enough.

5:47

We love being part of those getting to meet the individuals that are out there in the community.

5:53

So later this year, we'll be Donley location, as Just mentioned we'll be near the Golden Triangle and King Celler, down in Venbrook.

6:01

I will be somewhere closer locations here, as well as clinics we currently have in the Dallas area.

6:05

So thank you again for having us today.

Discussion Breakdown — Share of Meeting
Community Engagement█████████████████████████████████████████████58%
Public Safety████████10%
Public Health████5%
Historic Preservation████5%
Youth Programs███4%
Workforce Development███4%
Code Enforcement███4%
Parks and Recreation██3%
Procedural██2%
Summary of Proceedings

22nd Annual Fort Worth Neighborhood Awards Ceremony

The 22nd Annual Fort Worth Neighborhood Awards took place on March 9, 2026, at a lunchtime ceremony catered by Chadra and sponsored by Texas Health. The event recognized outstanding neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, and individuals for their contributions to the community. Mayor Mira Parker delivered remarks emphasizing the importance of neighborhood leadership in preserving Fort Worth's character amid rapid growth.

Sponsor Remarks

  • Texas Health and PT Solutions representatives spoke about their commitment to community health access, including the launch of new clinics (e.g., Donnelly, Golden Triangle, King Celler) and the upcoming PT Solutions partnership with Texas Health. They highlighted the importance of healthy communities and access to care.

Awards Presentation

A panel of judges from other North Texas municipalities selected winners across multiple categories. Key awards included:

Newsletter Awards:

  • Print: Frank Press Civic League Neighborhood Association
  • Digital: Mistle Code Spread (likely Mistletoe Code Spread)
  • Print & Digital: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association

Community Collaboration & Engagement Award:

  • Winner: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (College Storm Kit program, supporting graduating seniors with dorm essentials)
  • First Runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (bi-monthly social hours)
  • Second Runner-up: Not clearly named in transcript

Healthy Neighborhood Award:

  • HOA Winner: Park Glen (Turkey Trot, 19-year tradition promoting wellness)
  • HOA First Runner-up: Tim Timahaw HOA (community garden with 16 raised beds, children's garden, and Plant Swap)
  • Second Runner-up: Lake Country Property Owners Association (pickleball court improvements)

Fort Worth Pride (Beautification/Revitalization):

  • Neighborhood Association Winner: Lake Como (Como Community Garden, partnered with Burnett School of Medicine and River Tree Academy)
  • HOA Winner: Park Glen (Sidewalk Project, prioritizing hazardous sidewalks)
  • HOA First Runner-up: Lake Country Property Owners Association (greenbelt maintenance)
  • Second Runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (centennial commemorative benches)

Spirit of Fort Worth (Social/Cultural Engagement):

  • Neighborhood Winner: Woodhaven Neighborhood Association (July 4th parade, over 200 participants)
  • HOA Winner: Marine Creek Ranch HOA (annual fireworks show, inviting surrounding neighborhoods)
  • Neighborhood First Runner-up: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (WH Wilburn Lake Como Day Parade, 75-year tradition)
  • HOA Second Runner-up: Rainbow Ridge HOA (variety of activities including holiday social, block party, Halloween contest)

Safety First (New Award):

  • Neighborhood Association Winner: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (Friday Night Lights youth safety program)
  • First Runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (37th annual First Responders Dinner, served over 400 first responders)
  • HOA Winner: Rainbow Ridge HOA (safety initiative addressing crime, strengthening police partnerships)

Partners in Learning (New Award):

  • HOA Winner: Park Glen (19 scholarships totaling $9,500 from Turkey Trot funds)
  • First Runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association (book club, little free libraries, educational newsletter feature "Oakhurst Remarkable People")

Distinguished Service to Veterans:

  • Organization Winner: Next Op (placed over 150 veterans in 2025, including 55 in Fort Worth, average salary $70,000)
  • Individual Winner: Rick Irving (Vietnam-era veteran, volunteer photographer for over 100 events, co-host of Hometown Heroes Podcast)
  • First Runner-up (Organization): Roll Call of North Texas (100% volunteer-run, serving 500 veterans monthly)
  • First Runner-up (Individual): Marquita Boxworth (Army veteran, founded weekly coffee meetup, veteran housing advocate)

Danny Charles Trailblazer Award (Disability Advocacy):

  • Winner: Shelby Ryan (sensory-safe Halloween event for children with disabilities)
  • First Runner-up: Ronnie (visually impaired advocate, president of NFB Fort Worth chapter)
  • Second Runner-up: Mandy Scag (House of Hope for Autism)

Code Compliance Officer of the Year:

  • Winner: Officer Tessa Booth (nominated by Lake Como for kindness, patience, and professionalism)
  • First Runner-up: Tabora Reed (nominated by Greater North Side Historical Neighborhood Association)

Neighborhood Patrol Officer of the Year:

  • Winner: Officer Eric Phillips (nominated by Fair Haven Neighborhood Association)
  • First Runner-up: Officer Justin Lamb (nominated by North Beverly Hills and Alton Park)
  • Second Runner-up: Officer Kirk Matthew (nominated by Greater North Side)

Neighbor of the Year:

  • Winner: AJ Jackson (founder of Riverside Residences Neighborhood Association, spearheaded safety and trail initiatives)
  • First Runner-up: Kendra Williams (Lake Como, fifth-generation resident, behind-the-scenes service)
  • Second Runner-up: Erica Patterson (Rainbow Ridge HOA, fostered collaboration across southwest Fort Worth)
  • Honorable Mention: Frank Diaz (deceased, longtime Crestwood crime patrol captain)

Neighborhood of the Year:

  • Winner: Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (recognized for youth development, food access, historic preservation, and public safety programs)
  • First Runner-up: Park Glen Neighborhood Association
  • Second Runner-up: Oakhurst Neighborhood Association

Key Outcomes

  • All winners received yard signs to display in their neighborhoods.
  • Lake Como will represent Fort Worth in the Neighborhoods USA national competition in May 2026.
  • The city announced the upcoming Engage Fort Worth Community Leadership Academy, launching in fall 2026 (transcript stated "fall of 2021"; likely a typo given the meeting date). The academy will provide residents with practical knowledge of city operations and civic engagement.
  • The ceremony recognized over 50 individuals and organizations across 15 award categories, celebrating the volunteers and leaders who strengthen Fort Worth's neighborhoods.

Meeting Transcript

All right, now that everybody's gone through the line, we're going to get started. Please continue to enjoy your lunch. I know some of you just got it, so I want you to enjoy the delicious food that was once again catered by Chadra. So let's give them a round of applause. I hope everyone enjoyed the workshops this morning and had an opportunity to visit our exhibitors. We want to thank all of our presenters and exhibitors for joining us today. I'd like to officially welcome you to the 22nd Annual Fort Worth Neighborhood Award. We'd like to start today's lunch by thanking our generous sponsor, Texas Health. Thanks for their take thanks for their generosity. We can once again offer this lunch to our neighborhood leaders. I'd like to invite Jessica Hamilton and Ben Seagrave to come forward. Ben is the regional vice president of operations for PT Solutions, where he oversees the Dallas market as well as clinics across Colorado, Washington County, California. He has been a practicing physical therapist for over 15 years, specializing in orthopedic and sports-related injuries. With a background in athletic training, Ben helped establish the certified sports residency program at the Andrews Institute before joining PT Solutions in 2022. In its current role, he focuses on mentoring clinicians to deliver high quality patient care while developing emerging leaders within the organization. His work supports the clinical excellence and the continued growth of outpatient physical therapy services in the community he serves. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and their three young children. He also enjoys golfing, staying active outdoors with his family. And we also have Jess Hamilton. He serves as the Director of Operations for Texas Health Breeze Urgent Care with a dedicated tenure at Texas Health Resources since 2013. Since 2021, he has led the launch of 32 clinics, fueling growth and operational success. Jess holds a bachelor's degree in athletic training and health administration, and her leadership has been recognized with the Texas Health Fort Worth Triad Leadership Exploits Award, along with multiple best of urgent shared honors in the DFW region. I'd like to thank it again for their sponsorship and ask it to CFC work. Hello and good afternoon, everybody. This has been such a wonderful event to be a part of. And I just want to thank the City of Fort Worth first of all for hosting such a great event that recognizes all these wonderful leaders. And also we just want to say we're just really proud to be a sponsor that is part of a team of leaders out here that is strengthening our community. It means a whole lot. And it really does start in the community, not just in the hospital. So healthy people equals healthy communities. And Texas Health Community Hope focuses just on that. They're addressing nutritional access, improving access to healthy foods, and increasing awareness around healthy food. They're also championing wellness across the communities by improving educational supports and breaking down any barriers that may be presented in your communities. They realize that the neighborhood is the backbone of a strong community and access is really important. Another way that Texas Health is improving access to this community is through Texas Health Breeze. Earlier you heard that we have 32 locations across CFW. Four of those locations land in this community alone at Donnelly, Bryan Urban, Bonds Ranch Road, and Golden Triangle. It's a really easy way to get a non-emergent situation taken care of with very short wait times. We also have a quick care video visit. So if in-person visits is not your thing, you can join one of our qualified providers online. And ideally it just kind of meets you where you need to be met at that time. And next I'll turn it over to Ben to talk a little bit more about PT Solutions. Thank you. Yeah, I'm excited to be here. Thank you for having us for this group. You kind of give some inside information to PT Solutions. We're outpatient physical therapy. We're partnering with Texas Health going live later this month. Again, to provide access to outpatient physical therapy for our communities. So we'll be in the community, easy to access locations, retail type spaces, easy parking, easy to get into, quick access.

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