The Northville Residents’ Award

This award is given by the Northville Residents’ Association in recognition of significant contributions to the community.

This award (previously known as the Agnes Knowles Award) honors individuals and organizations dedicated to preserving the quality of life in Northville and in the greater New Milford Community. It recognizes efforts to support those in need, to strengthen the community, and to safeguard cultural, historical, or environmental treasures for future generations. Recipients demonstrate exceptional commitment, creativity, and leadership. Their work strengthens the social fabric of the area, preserves the past, enriches the present and secures the future, inspiring others to value and protect Northville and beyond.

2026 Winner: Camella's Cupboard Food Pantry for Children

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Past Award Winners:

• 2025: New Milford Refugee Resettlement
• 2024: The Animal Welfare Society of New Milford (aws-shelter.org)
• 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