The Agnes Knowles Award

Named in memory of Agnes Knowles, who’s passion for and impact on the community was outstanding, this Award is given by the Northville Resident Association in recognition of significant contribution to the Northville community.

2024 Winner: The Animal Welfare Society of New Milford - aws-shelter.org

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Past Award Winners:

• 2023 Prat Nature Center
• 2022: Jason O’Connor
• 2021: Anthony & Tracey Morrisey
• 2020: No Award
• 2019: Charles J. Chapin
• 2018: Peg Molina
• 2017: Tom O’Brien
• 2016: David and Deborah Brenner
• 2015: Mary Jane Lundgren
• 2014: Kathleen Nelson
• 2013: Dani Straub
• 2012 - 2010: No Award
• 2009: Donald Woods – Police SRO
• 2008: Farmland Preservation Committee
• 2007: Robert Burkhart
• 2006: Northville Volunteer Fire Department
• 2005: Mark Mankin
• 2004: Ruth and Skitch Henderson
• 2003: Michael John Cavallaro
• 2002: Robert Gambino
• 2001: George Doring
• 2000: Virginia Chilkovs & Raymond Wood
• 1999: Guy & Mary Peterson
• 1998: Patricia & Lawrence Greenspan

About Agnes Knowles:

Agnes Murphy Knowles was born and raised in Bennington, Vermont. She graduated from the former Bennington High School in 1949 and also attended St. Joseph’s Business School in Bennington. Agnes eventually moved to New Milford, Connecticut, where she and her husband, Samuel, were long-time residents.

Although Agnes worked in the banking profession for many years, it was her long and varied service to the community that led us to name an award in her honor. Agnes served on the New Milford Board of Finance for eight years, the Democratic Town Committee for 30 years, the Economic Development Commission for 21 years, the Eliot Pratt Board for 25 years, and the Police Commission for eight years. She was a county sheriff for five years, a member of the Board of Selectmen for two years, and a board member of the Police Facilities Revue Board.

Agnes Knowles passed away in March of 1997, at the age of 66, leaving a legacy of responsible citizenship that few will ever match and that we are happy to keep alive.