Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Award

In 2004, NOACA created the Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr. Award for Outstanding Regional Contribution to recognize annually an individual who has significantly contributed to the betterment of the region. Qualifications for the award include leadership, regional impact, cooperative attitude, and dedication.

The award is named for the late Walter F. Ehrnfelt, Jr., former mayor of Strongsville and NOACA Governing Board member, who exemplified regional cooperation. The award is presented at NOACA’s Annual Summit.