Niceville Good Neighbor: Josh Wervey is unapologetically himself
Marine veteran Josh Wervey has been named the latest recipient of the Niceville Good Neighbor Award. As the Niceville Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce’s events and membership manager, Wervey connects local businesses while balancing his most important role—being a single father dedicated to giving his son every opportunity to succeed.
Sam Hamm, an Amazing Niceville Good Neighbor
n a quiet Niceville neighborhood, Samm Hamm proves that being a good neighbor is really just about being a good person—day in and day out. He was nominated for the Niceville Good Neighbor of the Month award. When asked what advice he’d give about being a good neighbor, Samm’s answer was simple but powerful: “I think probably being a good neighbor is mostly being a good person all the time. It’s not trying to put out the effort to impress somebody… it’s just trying to be a good person all the time”.
Niceville Good Neighbor: Carlos Moreno
While many know Carlos through his 34-year career at UPS, it’s the last 20-plus years spent delivering in Niceville that made him a local icon. In an era of quick interactions, Carlos chose to build what he calls “remarkable relationships.” The impact of his kindness was recently made clear on social media, where a flood of “Word of Mouth” posts praised his dedication and expressed just how much the community would miss seeing him on his rounds.
Niceville Moves Quickly to Fill Head Coach Position
Niceville High is moving quickly to hire a new football coach following the sudden resignation of Richard Morgan after one season.
Niceville Good Neighbor: Lucretia Waskow
Her dedication shines through! Lucretia Waskow is this month’s Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor!
Shawna Crist Named Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor
Shawna Crist, a dedicated Okaloosa County Schools Teacher, Employee and Volunteer is this month’s Niceville Good Neighbor
Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor: Jonathan Laird
Niceville’s public works director, Jonathan Laird, is the latest Niceville Good Neighbor, presented by Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Agency
This month’s Niceville Good Neighbor: “One positive thing can wipe out a lot of bad.”
This month’s Niceville Good Neighbor helps with several local outreach efforts to ensure no one “feels looked over or less than.”
Niceville Good Neighbor: Susie Green!
Susie Green, a dedicated band mom and volunteer, earned the Niceville Good Neighbor award for her unwavering commitment to supporting local youth through the NHS Eagle Pride Band Boosters.
Niceville Good Neighbor: Mary Wright
Mary Wright has been named the September 2025 recipient of the Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Good Neighbor Award, nominated by Sandy Sims for her 15+ years leading a volunteer tutoring program at Edge Elementary School. Through the Church on Bayshore, she coordinates sessions for K-2 students, organizes gifts and substitutes, and humbly credits her team for the honor while expressing deep gratitude.
