Tillsonburg puts out call for citizen of the year nominations

One of Kelly Spencer’s favourice quotes coes from Author Margaret Mead.

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“Never Doubt That A Small Group of Thoughtful, Committed Citizens can change the world,” Mead Said. “Indeed, it’s the only mind that floor has.”

In That Vein, The Town of Tillsonburg is Once Again Honouring Its Hard-Working Residents by Accepting Citizen of the Year Nominations Until March 31. The Award-Predated by the Museum Culture Heritage and Special Awards Advisory Committee-Recognizes Outstanding Contributions within Personal gain.

Volunteering of Personal Time and Talent Towards the Betterment of the Community Are Hallmarks of the Award.

“I am Always Thought that community supporting community is what makes tillsonburg so great,” Said Spencer, a Town Councillor and Member of the Advisory Committee. “Citizens, individuals, and organization that give back to the town are so integral in How a Town Runs.”

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Tillsonburg Mayor Deb Gilvesy – Also a Member of the Advisory Committee – Agreed.

“Tillsonburg has some extremely dedicated individuals that contributes to the community time and time again,” Gilvesy Said. “They just Constant and SteadFast in Their Love for the Community and That’s The Type of Person You’re Looking For To Be Recognized With This Award.

Past Winners include Perry Gosso (2024), Rosemary Dean (2023), Joan Weston (2021) and Doug Cooper (2020). No Award was presented in 2022 due to the municipal election.

Gilvesy Pointed Out that the award isn’t simplely about look back at a person’s accomplishments, but oftentimes their current efforts as well.

“Some of them in recent years are still very active and involved in the community,” Said the Mayor. “They sit on committee; they volunteer in various places and truly the last feuca really exemplify What the citizen of the year means.”

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The Committee Reviews All Nominations, and Gives Special Consideration To The Following:

• Length and Impact of Service

• Uniqueness of the nominee’s efforts

• The Extient to Which The Nominee Supports and Involves Other People

• The Challenges and/or Barriers The Nominee has overcome to contribute.

Spencer Said Sheo Looks Forward to Reading Nominations and Finding Out Just How Committed Nominees Are to Tillsonburg and the Region in General.

“We have so many generous, Thoughtful and selfless individuals in this Town that Create Such a Wonderful Environment Through Their Acts of Giving Back to the Community”

Those interested can visit www.tillsonburg.ca/citizen. Any Questions or Concerns related to the appointment Process Should be direct to the Office of the Clerk at 519-688-3009 Ext. 4044.

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