City of Dixon issued the following announcement on Nov. 3.
The Dixon Chamber of Commerce & Main Street and the Telegraph are seeking nominations for Citizen of the Year and for “4 under 40” honorees.
The Citizen of the Year (COY) is an individual who has demonstrated enormous contributions to our community. A person who is nominated should show strong leadership, involvement in social, cultural, and/or the educational advancement of others. The COY should be someone who has a willingness to serve others with a vision and purpose with no need of personal gain. The COY should be a role model for others, both future and present generations.
4 Under 40 – Candidates must be 39 years of age or younger as of December 31st, 2017 and live or work in the immediate Dixon area. Candidates will be judged on their outstanding career achievements and local community impact. Categories to be considered include: Career achievements, special awards and recognition, community involvement, volunteerism and community service leadership skills. Ideal candidates will have distinguished themselves in their professional field or organization, are engaged citizens, and provide leadership by volunteering their time and talents to community groups and causes.
For a second year, The Dixon Chamber & Main Street and the City of Dixon have partnered to develop the Dixon Tourism Grant. The Dixon Tourism Grant (DTG) is intended to support tourism-related activities, organizations, and projects in Dixon for 2019.
This grant was developed to stick to The Dixon Chamber & Main Street’s mission “For the betterment and growth of Dixon, The Dixon Chamber & Main Street advocates for our businesses, community, and visitors by promoting economic development, cultural programs, civic engagement, and historic preservation. Grant applications can be found by going to www.discoverdixon.com or by visiting the Dixon Chamber & Main Street office at 87 S. Hennepin Ave.
Recipients will be announced at the Best of Dixon Awards ceremony on February 9th at the Post House Ballroom.
Nominations can be made on the Dixon Chamber and Main Street website, www.discoverdixon.com/nomination-form/. Call 815-284-3361 for more information or find us on Facebook @DixonChamberMainStreet!
Original source can be found here.
Source: City of Dixon
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