Village of Rockville Centre (Winner)
County: Nassau County
Population: 10,001 to 50,000
Village Hall: (516) 678-9300

The Village of Rockville Centre was hit especially hard by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The Village identified at least 36 people who lost their lives that day who were current or former residents. There was a need and a desire to do something extraordinary in response to those sudden, brutal, and unprece¡dented losses.

City of Rochester (Winner)
County: Monroe County
Population: 50,000 +
City Hall: (585) 428-7045

The City of Rochester's Flower City Looking Good Initiative was an innovative volunteer-based community involve¡ment program with more than 40 components. The program focused on neighborhood renewal through gardening and environmental stewardship. During the year 2000, the program celebrated its 10th year of accomplishments.