We’re back! Join INHS for its premier event of the year to learn about its impact on the community throughout 2020 and 2021.

INHS has typically gathered community members, business representatives, elected officials, and INHS donors, clients, and collaborators each year to celebrate all that we’ve accomplished in our community. Due to the pandemic, INHS hasn’t hosted its annual meeting since 2019. We are thrilled to announce we will be gathering once again this June to honor the past two years.

If you’ll remember, this isn’t your typical annual meeting. Be prepared for inspiring speakers, toe-tapping music, impassioned performances, belly-aching laughter, and hearty applause!

This year’s theme – Meet the Mission – will introduce you to the breadth and depth of INHS’ programs as well as the people we serve. Join us on Thursday, June 23, 2022 from 12 – 2 p.m. at Coltivare (235 S Cayuga St., Ithaca, NY).

Registration is closed.

Award Nominations

If you know someone who is a leader and advocate in their community or neighborhood, or someone who has made significant contributions to beautifying their neighborhood or community, consider nominating them for the Lucy J. Brown Leadership Award or the Florence Hoard Community Beautification Award. Awardees will be recognized at the Annual Meeting on June 23.

Nominations have closed. If you have any questions, contact Justina Fetterly at jfetterly@ithacanhs.org.

Lucy J. Brown Leadership Award

This award is named in honor of Lucy Brown who has made significant and lasting contributions to both INHS and the greater community through her leadership and service. As one of the founders of INHS, Lucy was instrumental in its long-term growth and its commitment to mission. Lucy served continuously on the Board of Directors from 1976 through 2017. She has been a strong advocate for neighborhood residents and has made sure that resident issues are central in all decision-making. Each Spring, INHS awards the Lucy J. Brown Leadership Award to a member or members of the INHS service area (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties) who, like Lucy, exemplify a similar commitment to community and neighborhood, as a voice and advocate for those who have typically been under-represented, and whose efforts have made a difference in the lives of many.

Click here to submit a nomination for the Lucy J. Brown Leadership Award. Review the nomination questions here before submitting your nominee.

Florence Hoard Community Beautification Award

The award is named in honor of a revered member of the Ithaca Garden Club who was a symbol of, and voice for, beautification in her community. Noted for her efforts during the City’s centennial celebration, Florence Hoard organized to get shoots from area gardens into the yards of downtown residents and was a founder of the popular Mother’s Day Plant Exchange, which is held each year at Ithaca High School. Each Spring, a member of the INHS service area (Cayuga, Chemung, Cortland, Schuyler, Seneca, Tioga, and Tompkins Counties) is recognized through this award for their notable contributions to community beautification.

Click here to submit a nomination for the Florence Hoard Community Beautification Award. Review the nomination questions here before submitting your nominee.

Past Awardees