The Clarke County Chamber of Commerce is now requesting nominations for the CITIZEN OF THE YEAR, and BUSINESS OR INDUSTRY OF THE YEAR awards.
The prestigious "Citizen of the Year" award has been presented annually by the Chamber since 1977 in an effort to recognize the most deserving person in the county for his or her contributions to the community in the preceding year.
Certain criteria are looked for in the individual who will receive the award. To nominate an individual, you believe has made a significant contribution to his/her community, please use the following guidelines:
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· The recipient of the award shall be a person who is respected in the county and is of good moral character.
· The person should be someone who has demonstrated outstanding leadership ability in the community and has been active and participated in as many community endeavors as possible.
· The person should be someone who has given service to the community beyond expectations of fellow citizens.
· Consideration for selections and awards shall not be based on success in personal business or professional activities pursued as a livelihood endeavor.
· Someone who has given of themselves in the community for the betterment of the economic, religious, educational, cultural, social, and industrial activities of the county.
· Someone who has demonstrated personal initiative and innovative ideas in the promotion of the county for better way of life for its entire people.
The "Business of the Year" award applies to any business or industry that has made a significant contribution to the economic growth or quality of life in the county during the year. This business must have created at least one or more jobs and must exhibit a positive attitude toward business and growth in Clarke County.
The awards for 2021 will be presented at the Chamber's annual meeting/banquet in early 2022, and citizens from all over the county are encouraged to nominate those people and businesses who are eligible for the awards.
If you would like to make a nomination for either award, please fill out the enclosed form (or forms) and return it to the Chamber office by January 18, 2022.
Clarke County Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 172
Quitman, MS 39355
601-776-5701
