Whether they drive a neighbor to the doctor, pitch in at community events, or keep the beach clean, 19 Tybee Island residents are being recognized in Forever Tybee’s second annual Good Neighbors Awards ceremony at 6:30 p.m. November 12, 2026 during Tybee Island’s City Council meeting at Tybee Island’s Public Safety Building, 78 Van Horne Avenue.

This year, Forever Tybee is presenting awards to thank residents who go above and beyond to help their neighbors on the island.

"Neighbors make a community, and Tybee Island is rich with good neighbors," said Shirley Wright, Forever Tybee board chair. “During Forever Tybee’s second annual observance of National Good Neighbor Day, we asked residents to tell us why their neighbors were the best – and they did! We want to honor them, and celebrate their stories, with our City Council and the island family.”

The ceremony will include a video of nominators explaining why they chose to honor their neighbors, followed by the awards presentation. Nominees will be announced at the event.

Forever Tybee, a 501(c)(3) organization, was founded in 2009 by residents seeking to work toward an ethical, open, and transparent city government. To learn more about Forever Tybee, visit https://www.forevertybee.org