DIXON, CA (MPG) - The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is happy to announce they are now seeking nominations for Business and Citizen of the Year for 2021. Both will be honored at the Annual Awards Banquet, tentatively scheduled for March 12, 2022. 

The criteria for nomination are: Nominee must live in Dixon. Participation in all-around community activities and civic enterprise. Evidence of lasting contribution to community welfare. Evidence of leadership ability. Cooperation with individuals and civic organizations. Unselfish devotion and contribution without thought to personal gain. Nominees cannot be prior Citizen of the Year winners Contributions and community activities must have taken place within the City of Dixon.

Please submit a letter of recommendation explaining why you believe the nominee is worthy of this prestigious award. Please list, as completely as possible, the nominee’s past activities, as the award is based on an individual’s cumulative service to the community. Include the nominee’s involvement with business, professional, civic, and/or religious committees and any offices held.

Recipient of this award will be chosen based on the criteria above, NOT on the number of nominations received. Petitions will not be accepted. Nominees must be nominated by an individual.

Please include the following information: 1) Nominee’s name, address, phone number, spouse’s name, years of residency in Dixon and occupation along with 2) Your name, address, and phone number

All letters submitted must be signed and dated. All nominations must be received at the Chamber office no later than 4 pm on Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022. You can mail, email or drop-off your nomination to the Chamber. Submit to: Dixon Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 159, 220 N. Jefferson St., Dixon, CA 95620 or [email protected]. Call (707) 678-2650 with any questions.

This award is traditionally a surprise to the recipient. Therefore, nominees should not be aware that their name has been submitted. The Dixon “Citizen of the Year” Award will be presented at the Dixon Chamber’s Annual Awards Night Dinner to be held later this year, subject to COVID restrictions.

Deadline for submissions is Thursday, February 17, 2022.

Criteria for Nominating the 2021 Business of the Year are:

Nominee must be a Member of the Chamber of Commerce; Nominee business must be in Dixon; Monetary giving or volunteerism in the community; Outstanding Customer Service; Involvement in Community Events; Nominees cannot be a prior Business of the Year winner; and Businesses cannot nominate themselves. Note: Non-Profit Clubs & Organizations are Ineligible for this Award.

Please submit a letter of recommendation explaining why you believe the nominee is worthy of this prestigious award. Recipient of this award will be chosen based on the criteria above, NOT on the number of nominations received. All letters submitted must be signed and dated. All letters must be received at the Chamber office no later than 4 pm on Thursday, February 17, 2022. You can mail, email or drop-off your nomination to the Chamber. For a complete list of awardees, please call (707) 678-2650.