Peter Monacelli received the 2014 Betty Strasenburgh Award for Activism, which recognizes individuals who have gone beyond normal boundaries to achieve goals that transform processes or inspire writing. Monacelli was honored for his work restoring and renewing neighborhoods in Rochester like Southwedge and projects on Main Street through his construction company. The award underscores civic spirit, persistence, and determination in translating visions into reality through passion, endurance, advocacy, and action to create change and achieve community achievements.