Press release
The search is on for the 2014 Athens Citizen of the Year. Do you know someone living in Athens who, over a long span of time and beyond the duties of their regular employment, has exhibited generous community spirit and a commitment to improving the quality of life for the citizens of Athens and the entire community? Someone who demonstrates outstanding leadership, citizenship, vision, civic pride and a strong commitment to a better Athens and whose volunteerism and community involvement has had a positive influence and improved the quality of life for individuals in Athens. A person who might go largely unknown to the majority of the community, and yet quietly performs tasks that make Athens a better place to call home.
If so, we invite you to submit a nomination for someone that deserves the recognition of this award. Deadline for the nomination is Dec. 18. The award recipient’s identity will be kept secret until it is announced and the recipient is honored at the Jan. 23 Athens Chamber of Commerce annual banquet at the Athens Country Club. Nominations should be sent as a letter of recommendation, in a sealed envelope marked: Citizen of the Year, Athens Chamber of Commerce, 201 W. Corsicana St. Suite 1, Athens, TX 75751 or hand delivered no later than 5 p.m. on Dec. 18.
We look forward to your nominations.
Last year’s recipient was David Holdredge. Dr. Bill Hunt was the 2012. Judith McGilvray was the 2011 award winner. Recent award winners include Dr. Gary Williamson (2010); Mary Waddell (2009); Gary Chasey (2008); Jess Laird (2007); Richard Sanders (2006); and Rusty Workman (2005).