MARCH 27th, 1895 is the inception/Birthdate of The Philadelphia Flag, The 1st City Flag in America. Every year, on or around March 27, during the Philadelphia Flag Day Celebration, we recognize individuals who embody The Philadelphia Civic Flag's message ~ PHILADELPHIA MANETO (Let Brotherly Love Continue) through its symbols of Peace, Hope, Justice, and Prosperity.
At the public "citizens event" produced in their honor, The Award Winners are presented with the esteemed Philadelphia Maneto Award, which includes, an award plaque, an award Flag, and $2700.00 (per each of the 4 Awards) and the opportunity to help raise the anniversary Philadelphia Civic Flag on the majestic Flagpole as fellow citizens cheer them on! It's a FLAG-TASTIC event to showcase the Award Winner's worthy efforts to “Let Brotherly Love Continue" for Philadelphia with a hope of inspiring others to also live up to The Flag’s symbolism.
Due to the onslaught of COVID-19 we had to cancel Philly Flag Fest 2020 for the Citizens yet we attempted several alternative plans to still honor the amazing Hometown Awardees for embodying the message and symbols on our Philadelphia Civic Flag. After many reschedules we finally settled on “The Philly Flag Express” to deliver each Awardee their Plaque, Flag and $2700 acknowledgement in a social distanced way of course right to their neighborhood. Hopefully spreading some Philly Love along the way as they happen to represent South, West, North and Northeast Philly as well as the suburb of Penn Valley. We all know the suburbs consider themselves Philadelphians and our purpose is to unite.
This year we honor those who are doing their part to bring the temperature down in our City and who are living up to all the promise encoded in our Philly Flag.
The nominated individual's "brotherly love" actions have benefited the County of Philadelphia.
The nominated individuals are not required to live in Philadelphia County.
There is no age limit for nominated individuals.
The nominated individual may be living or deceased.
Previous nominations (for those who did not receive the award) may be resubmitted for consideration the following year.
Nominations for the Philadelphia Maneto Awards will begin every March 27th and accepted through December 31st.
