Wayland Seeks Nominees For 2022 C. Peter R. Gossels Award

WAYLAND, MA — The Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee has opened nominations for the 2022 C. Peter R. Gossels Good Government Award. The award honors a longtime Wayland civic volunteer and former town moderator.

Here's more from a public ceremony committee press release:

C. Peter R. Gossels cherished democracy. A resident of Wayland for 58 years, he first served on the Finance Committee and then as town counsel, followed by 30 years as Wayland’s elected Town Meeting moderator. Peter’s non-partisan generosity of spirit, fairness, and passion for good government marked his 50 years of volunteer service to the town of Wayland.

The Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee is proud to announce a new award — the C. Peter R. Gossels Good Government Award, named in his honor — and invites all Wayland residents to offer nominations for this annual distinction. The criteria for selecting the award recipient are as follows:

The C. Peter R. Gossels Good Government Award is bestowed upon a long-time resident of Wayland who has served as a volunteer for 20 years or more with generosity of spirit to improve and support operation of good town government. The award honors unpaid, secular service that promotes positive citizen engagement with town government; provides information to voters and officials to enhance fairness and well-informed decisions; and may recognize innovative initiatives that enhance operation of the Town of Wayland. The award will annually recognize an individual who exemplifies Peter's passion for justice, civility and high standards of conduct. This award may also be bestowed posthumously.

The deadline for consideration is Friday, February 25, 2022. Submissions are limited to 500 words or less and must include your contact information. Please submit your 2022 C. Peter R. Gossels Good Government Award nomination by mail or e-mail to: Donna Bouchard, Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee, 72 Concord Road, Wayland. Email: dbouchard@wayland.ma.us

The winner will be announced at Wayland’s 2022 Annual Town Meeting.