Montgomery County leader honored with regional steward award
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) – The Montgomery County Commission President Judy Dodge received an award on Thursday.
Dodge was honored with the Arthur D. Haddad Regional Steward Award from the Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC). Nearly 300 people were in attendance at the Annual Spring Dinner at the University of Dayton Marriott on Thursday, April 24.
The award celebrates leaders who have an innovative spirit, who build support toward shared ideas and who promote progress.
'Ms. Dodge is an active voice for vulnerable populations,' said Brian O. Martin, MVRPC Executive Director. 'Her commitment to Montgomery County and the region epitomizes hometown pride. We are so grateful to have her expertise and leadership on our Board of Directors for over 15 years.'
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Montgomery County Administrator Michael Colbert said it is an honor to work with Dodge.
'I've had the honor of working with Commissioner Dodge for the last 10 years in Montgomery County, and I was familiar with her advocacy and passion for this region for years before, when I was working with the state,' said Colbert. 'Her drive to understand the issues that affect our citizens and to improve our quality of life is truly inspiring.'
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Dodge said she was humbled to receive the award and proud of everything the MVRPC has accomplished.
'It is very humbling to receive this award from the MVRPC,' Commissioner Dodge said. 'Public service is its own reward, and I've been extremely fortunate to work with many partners who are passionate about improving our community, drawing new businesses to us, and addressing issues like hunger and housing. I'm so proud of what we've accomplished with the MVRPC and so grateful for this high honor.'
Dodge serves on multiple boards and commissions, including the Food Equity Coalition; Family & Children First Council (FCFC); the Montgomery County Land Reutilization Corporation; MVRPC's Board of Directors and Executive Committee; and MVRPC's Institute for Livable and Equitable Communities.
To learn more about the work the MVRPC does in the Miami Valley, click here.
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