Nominate person of the year

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It's time to pull out the ballot and nominate a local Armstrong resident who deserves to be named Armstrong Spallumcheen’s 43rd Citizen of the Year.

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the prestigious honour up until June 15.

“Introduced in 1975, this award recognizes selfless service by a person to the communities of Armstrong and Spallumcheen over an extended period of time,” said Andrew Laird, chamber president.
“Past winners have earned the Citizen of the Year title for a variety of reasons ranging from their lifetime devotion to one organization to their contribution to a number of causes.”

The 2018 winner will attend the Citizen of the Year tea, where they will be honoured by previous winners and dignitaries.   

Judges chose a winner based on information on the nomination forms and supporting documentation.

“Here is your chance to do something to reward that person whose community spirit you admire and who may be unrecognized for their contribution towards making our community a great place to call home,” said Patti Noonan, chamber executive director.

Following the Citizen of the Year tea, the community will gather on Canada Day in Memorial Park to recognize the well-deserved winner.

The Citizen of the Year does have a few obligations upon winning the title which includes the honorary parade marshal for the Interior Provincial Exhibition parade on Sept. 2.

The Citizen of the Year tea will be held at Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery June 21.

Nomination forms are available at online, at Chocoliro Finest Chocolate and the Okanagan Library - Armstrong or at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce office at 3550 Bridge Street.

The Citizen of the Year tea will be held at Armstrong Spallumcheen Museum and Art Gallery June 21.