Village Seeking Applications For Neighborhood of the Year Contest

Shorewood - a neighborhood-based community - is upping the ante with a contest to determine the best neighborhood in the village. 

The Shorewood Connects Neighbors workgroup is seeking applications for the second annual “Shorewood Neighborhood of the Year” competition. The deadline, which has been extended, is now Feb. 28. 

Applications will be judged according on the block's inclusiveness, communication and organization, and whether the block incorporates a service element.  Applications are limited to one per neighborhood.

The 2600 — 2700 block of East Shorewood Boulevard . It has it’s own book club, a monthly poker game, a Halloween trick-or-treat party, or a summer block party incorporating a “Top Chef” competition. 

In addition, the block has held fundraisers for local organizations such as Shorewood SEED and broader organizations such as Feeding America — Wisconsin.   

The contest is sponsored by the Shorewood Connects Neighbors project. The project's mission is to enhance the ability of older residents to remain in their neighborhoods and contribute to the life of the Village.  

Winners of the contest will have their block featured in an edition of Shorewood Today and will have the opportunity to march behind the “Shorewood Neighborhood of the Year” banner in Shorewood’s annual Fourth of July parade.

In addition, signs noting the designation will be placed on the winning block.

To get more information about the contest and to fill out an application, visit the village's Web site.