On June 6th, Akron, Ohio was officially tapped as an All-American City for the third time.

As Glorio Rubio-Cortes, president of the National Civic League says, “the All-America City Award is the ‘Oscar’ for communities of all sizes.”

Mayor Don Plusquellic (second from right) accepted the award on behalf of Akron.

“This award confirms what the citizens in Akron already know about their city,” Knight Foundation Program Director Vivian Neal says. “Akron is an outstanding city to live, work and raise a family.”

Congratulations to Vivian and the Akron community.