The Human Relations Council is pleased to announce Jordan Kaplan and Ronnie Jackson as Wake Forest’s 2021 Youth and Adult Good Neighbors of the Year.
Mayor Vivian Jones and Human Relations Chairman Robin Smith presented each with a commemorative plaque during a special video presentation recorded last week and posted today on the Town of Wake Forest website and Facebook page.
Kaplan was nominated by her neighbor, Jessica Roth, who praised Jordan’s “big heart and selfless acts.”
“During the pandemic (Jordan) painted rocks with inspiring messages and laid them all around the neighborhood for neighbors to find,” wrote Kaplan in her nomination narrative. “Many neighbors posted in our community page about how lifted their spirits were, and some paid it forward. She is truly one of a kind and well deserving of recognition.”
Margaret Watkins nominated Jackson and noted his “countless efforts to help his fellow neighbors.” She concluded by noting, “He’s someone my kids can look up to. I’m proud to live in the same town with him.”
Ronnie Jackson has been tireless in his efforts to help his neighbors in Wellington Mobile Home Park as they have faced the loss of their homes because the owner, George Mackie Jr. is evicting them to sell the land for development.
The HRC solicits Good Neighbor of the Year nominations for one adult and one youth each year from April through August, then typically announces the winners during Good Neighbor Day. Due to COVID-19, this year’s Good Neighbor Day was canceled.
To view the awards presentation, visit the homepage of the Town website at wakeforestnc.gov.
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