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Tradition and Progress Award (Individual or Business)

• Preservation of Core Values: Demonstrates a strong commitment to honoring the traditions, values, and culture that have shaped the community’s identity.
• Innovative Advancement: Actively introduces positive changes, innovations, or improvements that help the community grow while respecting its history and traditions.
• Community-Centered Focus: Prioritizes the well-being of the community by aligning both long-standing practices and new initiatives with the greater good and long-term sustainability.
• Leadership in Bridging the Gap: Serves as a catalyst for blending time-honored practices with forward-thinking solutions, creating a seamless transition between the past, present, and future for the benefit of all.