Nicholas Popov

Nicholas Popov Memorial Award

Nicholas Popov lived all over the world before he came to call Newmarket, New Hampshire his home. During his years here he came to love working with children and often read books to Newmarket elementary school students, telling them, "Even if you are sitting in your room, you can go places with books."

When Nick passed away in June of 2006 Newmarket lost a great friend. The contributions he made to our town were valuable and personal. He helped others out of love for people, rather than a need for personal gain, and he shared his skills, interests, and time freely.

The Nicholas Popov Memorial Award is given to a member of the Newmarket Community each year who demonstrates the spirit of personal generosity, kindness, and service that Nick radiated through his actions. The recipient of this award must show a commitment to supporting Newmarket's children and youth through actions and efforts promoting that help to build a caring community.

A $1,000 award is given each year to one or two community members who meet the criteria of the award. This money will be available for that individual to put towards any purpose of their choosing that serves our community.

If you would like more information about this award please contact us.

Nicholas Popov Memorial Award
Recipients

2011
Diane Beach, Nancy Miller

2010
John Bridle, Linda Dodds

2009
Sheana Thorell, Joanne Lazarus

2008
Nancy Winterbottom

2007
Nancy Miller