Citizen of the Year Awards

Citizen of the Year Jalen Hurts

An NFL star who champions women and loves to do good for Philly kids? Yup, that’s our 2024 Citizen of the Year

By Lauren McCutcheon
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Block Captain Dianna C. Coleman

The Southwest Philly activist is this year’s Block Captain of the Year for her efforts to beautify her block and uplift neighbors of all ages

By Courtney DuChene
CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Youth Leader Declan Cassidy

The 15-year-old Youth Citizen of the Year has donated more than 79,000 pairs of socks to the most vulnerable members of his community through his nonprofit Socks For The Streets

By Christina Griffith
Citizen of the Year Awards

Educator Njemele Tamala Anderson

The English teacher at Science Leadership Academy @ Beeber expects greatness from her students — and showers them with the essential tools they deserve to achieve it

By Jessica Blatt Press

We Resolve for 2025 …

As the New Year approaches, Philadelphians we’ve honored share their inspiring plans for the coming year. These are resolutions you can count on

By Lauren McCutcheon

Celebration and Awards Dinner

Meet the Citizens of the Year

The Citizen is proud to introduce our annual group of all-stars who are making Philadelphia better — and inspiring us all to do the same.

By Jessica Blatt Press

Who Is Your Citizen of the Year?

Announcing our second Citizen of the Year Awards. Nominate outstanding Philadelphians today!

By Roxanne Patel Shepelavy
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Ali Velshi Interviews Philadelphia’s Block Captain of the Year

The MSNBC anchor and Citizen Board member talks with Michelle Belser of Melrose Gardens about civic engagement and working with the community

By Ali Velshi
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Citizen of the Year Awards

In a joyful celebration this week of what it means to be a good citizen, we honored a block captain, captains of industry, a medical innovator, disruptors of business as usual — and more incredible Philadelphia change-makers

By Lauren McCutcheon