Suffolk communities celebrated their participation in the Aug. 6 National Night Out on Tuesday with an awards ceremony and the unveiling of the official video from the night.

“I want to commend you for your efforts for getting out there and making this happen,” Vice Mayor Charles Brown said during the event.

The annual crime-fighting event takes place nationwide as communities and neighborhoods come together to strengthen their relationships with each other and with law enforcement. Communities held events like parades, cookouts, health fairs and children’s activities.

About 40 people attended Tuesday’s awards ceremony.

“Y’all recognize the importance of public safety here in the city,” Police Chief Thomas Bennett said during the event. “It’s our job to do everything we can to keep this city safe. You are all fine outstanding citizens that support our efforts.”

Judges visited each community on the night of the event, ranking them on factors like advance publicity, available activities and more.

Awards went to the following communities:

• First place combined community — Sentara Obici Hospital’s celebration that included Applewood Farms, Burnett’s Mill and Hillpoint Farms
• Second place combined community — Greater Oakland/Chuckatuck Civic League
• First place community — West End Civic League
• Second place community — Burbage Grant
• Rookie of the Year — Suffolk Family YMCA
• Best business — Sentara Obici Hospital
• Honorable mention — Suffolk Redevelopment and Housing Authority