DIXON, CA (MPG) - The Dixon Chamber of Commerce is now seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year for 2022.

The winner will be honored at our Annual Awards Banquet, ‘Celebrate Dixon’ scheduled for March 11, 2023. For information on criteria and the nomination process, please see below.

For 2022 Citizen of the Year, the criteria for nominating is first, the nominee must live in Dixon.

Participation in all-around community activities and civic enterprise will consider:

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 this person 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 or the nomination will not be considered: 1. Nominee’s name, address, phone number, spouse’s name, years of residency in Dixon and occupation.

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 3 pm on Thursday, February 9, 2023. You can mail, email or drop-off your nomination to the Chamber. Submit to: Dixon Chamber of Commerce, P.O. 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.