Nominations are now open for the 2026 Outstanding Citizen and Volunteer of the Year to be presented at the 132nd Chamber Celebration on January 28, 2027. Click on the links to make nominations through Wednesday, December 3rd, 2026.
Each year, separate committees select the Outstanding Citizen and Volunteer of the Year awards, each composed of previous recipients of the respective award. This process ensures that the selection of each honoree is guided by individuals who have a firsthand understanding of the dedication, leadership, and service these awards recognize.
A list of previous winners can be found within each nomination link.
Pictured: 2nd from the left, is the 2025 Outstanding Citizen, Homer Nicholson. Pictured with Homer is his family. The 2024 Outstanding Citizen was Robyn Ryan. Pictured on the right is the 2025 Volunteer of the Year, Jerome Orange, with 2024 Volunteer of the Year Marsha Sanders and Celebration Emcee Nancy Tyndall.
