Back row left to right: Martin Klugman, Joe Novello, Jim Flint, Terry Sands, Barry McKay, and John McElhenny
Front row left to right: Maggie Rosa, Linn Parisi, Donna Ardizonni, and Ann Straccia
To receive a Gloucester Citizenship Awards is a very special honor and it is truly only bestowed upon the most deserving. At the award ceremony last night the love and positive energy had by family and friends for these outstanding Gloucester citizens was palpable. 
Melissa Cox presenting Donna’s award, and sharing a funy story about removing dead seagulls from the beach.
Here at GMG we are very proud of all the recipients, but especially, especially proud that our own Donna Ardizonni was nominated for her good work with the One Hour at a Time Gang. 
We are very proud too of our GMG super FOB and friend John McElhenny for his stellar job in spearheading the Burnham’s Field improvements and in turning it into a gorgeous new community playground, garden, and park.
Mike English Honoring Terry Sands
On a personal note, I am also very proud that a very dear friend, Terry Sands, is one of this year’s honorees, for his extraordinary work directing (along with his co-director Mary Curtis) the fabulous Annisquam Village Players, for the past TWENTY- SEVEN YEARS!
Kay Ellis Honoring Linn Parisi for her work with Discover Gloucester
Each winner was honored by a friend or colleague and it was wonderful to learn about the roles they have played in making our beautiful community all the more beautiful. Gloucester is a very special place to call home and it is people like this year’s 2014 Citizenship Award recipients that make our city profoundly unique and, simply awesome! Our most heartfelt congratulations to the 2014 Citizenship Award winners!!!
Jim Flint for his work with the Lanesville Community Center
Marty Krugman for the Schooner Adventure
Joe Novello for the Saint Peter’s Fiesta
Barry McKay for the Rose Baker Senior Center
Maggie Rosa for City Hall Restoration and the Gloucester Educational Foundation
Anne Straccia’s Rescue Beagle Ellie
McElhenny Family
AVP Family
Sefatia Romeo Thekan and Ann Margaret Ferrante
Sefatia for Terry!
Donna and Rick and Family
Sefatia and Terry
McElhenny Family and AVP Family
Good Morning Gloucester 
What wonderful pictures. Congrats to all of the award winners!! I know most of them, very well deserved indeed. You are all an inspiration.
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Yes, I agree Jenn, very inspiring!–thanks for commenting.
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Now that’s some great coverage! Well done Kim! And double bravo to our awesome friends, and GMG team players!!!
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Thank you Craig, as I raced to get them posted and am finding lots of typos–just not enough hours in the day!
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Kim, these photos are beautiful! Thank you for posting them and for coming to the event on a day when you could have been enjoying a quiet Sunday afternoon at home. You, Donna, Craig, Felicia, Joey and ALL the GMG contributors spend so much time on your GMG photos and posts so the rest of us can share in and feel more a part of this Cape Ann community. You rock.
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Thank you John-my joy!
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Kim great pictures showing the joy and love of all involved. The Gloucester Unitarian Universalist Church has created a wonderful tribute to the many citizens who do indeed make our city the wonderful place it is. Special thanks go to the church’s Social Justice Committee, which spearheads this annual event,for their many hours of dedication to make this happen. It was a wonderful afternoon.
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Thank you for writing Karen. Each and everyone of the these awardees is so deserving and I think the Social Justice Committee does an outstanding job.
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We originally visited Cape Ann because of its natural beauty, interesting diversions, and great food. But over the years we have discovered there is an even better element to the Cape: the people. We’re so grateful for those who strive to make Cape Ann a super place to live for all of us. Thank you. We are in your debt.
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Thank you Bob for writing. My husband and share the very same story!
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Thank you Kim for the coverage and congrats to all
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Welcome Donna!
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Congrats to all ~ You deserve it ~ We are luck to have you do what you ~ xoxo
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I second that Carol!
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Lovely photos. Thanks Kim for taking, filtering and posting.
Be sure to stop by the City Hall area on Saturday when the Gloucester Public School District’s Arts Festival will have an exhibit of butterflies from West Parish Elementary School.
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Thanks so much Maggie!
I hope to do that–sounds delightful!
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Thank you, Kim, for making the day complete with your skills and vision!
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Thank you for your kind words Jerry, very much appreciated.
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