NORWICH — The City of Norwich Common Council presented their annual award to community member Luke Murphy during their monthly meeting last night.

Murphy has served the community and it's residents for several years through his work with various boards and organizations. Currently, he serves on the Business Improvement District (BID) board and is the Chenango Foundation Representative for Commerce Chenango.

Alderman Matthew Caldwell said to list Murphy's services to the community would be "too many to count," and that "if there's an organization or board around here in this area, he has somehow touched it in one way or another in a very impactful way."

"He has served on numerous boards in a lot of capacities. He volunteered his time and talent to a lot of events and organizations, and has for many, many years," he added. "He's really the hub for a lot of very successful events and organizations because of his leadership style, his experience, and his willingness to donate his time and talent."

The award from the common council is given out during the last common council meeting of the year, and is meant to be a way to recognize remarkable members of the community. Caldwell said Murphy was a clear choice because of his impactful work and dedication to the area.