Nominations Are Open For Concord's 2016 Honored Citizen

For over fifty years, the Town of Concord has annually honored a Concord resident(s) as Honored Citizen for contributing substantial volunteer services to the community. During the year of honor, the citizen is asked to lead the Patriots Day Parade and participate in the town’s celebrations and ceremonies. He/she receives a replica of the original Boston Post Cane presented annually to each Honored Citizen. In addition, the individual’s name is added to the plaque located in the Town House.

Nominations will be open until Monday, February 8, 2016 and should be addressed to: Concord Public Ceremonies and Celebrations Committee, Town House, P.O. Box 535, Concord, MA 01742.

The members of the Committee must rely heavily upon the information supplied with the nomination forms. A simple statement of nomination is of little value. Nominations may be made for either an individual, or a couple. A complete biography should be supplied with reasons why the nominee should be selected. Please include information regarding the nominee’s career and community service. The emphasis will be placed on volunteer service, and the biography should explain this in considerable detail. Selections are made based upon the quality, rather than the quantity of nominations that are received. Petitions are not acceptable.

Nomination forms are available at the Town House or available online here.

We hope that these suggestions will enable a nominator’s choice to receive the best possible consideration, and recognition to which it deserves. If you have any further questions, please e-mail the Committee at cpccc@concordma.gov.