Each year, since 2001, Groundswell NW has recognized people who have contributed greatly to our mission in the community. Our Local Heroes have included:

• Davidya Kasperzyk
• Lillian Riley
• Keith Rickards and Carol Cooper
• Sam Star
• Sustainable Ballard: Vic Opperman, Erica Jones, David Wright
• Chuck Nafziger
• Marilla Satterwhite
• Kathleen Galloway and Mark Davidson
• Frank Shields, Todd Dickens, and Chris Hildebrandt (for the Ballard Skatepark)
• Nancy Gruber, Joyce Ford, and Carolyn Petersen (for Crown Hill Glen)
• Dianna Simmonds
• Stephen Lundgren
• Jody Haug Grage
• Andrea Faste
• Dave Boyd
• Sheila Roe
• Rebecca Carr, David Folweiler and Gabriella Möller for Ballard Corners Park
• Brad Wakeman

Know someone in northwest Seattle who has contributed to the greening of your neighborhood, someone who deserves recognition for their volunteer contributions? Nominate them for a "Local Hero" award.