City Seeks Nominations for 2011 Citizen, Young Citizen and Organization of the Year

- Information received from the City of Dublin

The City of Dublin is accepting nominations for the 2011 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Organization of the Year.  

The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding individuals and groups who have contributed to the quality of life in Dublin this past year. 

Nomination criteria for both the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards are based on the Dublin Pride – Integrity in Action Program’s 10 Characteristics:  Responsibility, Respectfulness, Caring, Giving, Positive Attitude, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, Doing One’s Best, Honesty, and Self-Discipline.

The Young Citizen of the Year recognizes the volunteer service of Dublin’s youth in 1st – 12th grade.  

All nominees will be recognized at the Volunteer recognition event to be held at the on Friday, February 24, 2012, where the winners will be announced. The Organization of the Year will receive a $500 cash prize, and a $300 donation will be given to each the Citizen and Youth Citizen of the Year’s favorite non-profit organization.  

Nominations can be completed online at the City’s website, www.dublin.ca.gov, or by calling the City Clerk’s Office at (925) 833-6650.  The nomination deadline is end of day on Thursday, January 26, 2012.