Nominations are open for Wilmot’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards

BADEN, ONT.— Do you know a shining star in the community? A senior, youth, athlete, or someone in  culture or community service?

Nominate them today for Wilmot’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards.

Each year, the Wilmot Township Citizen of the Year Awards recognize local volunteers for their exceptional contributions to the community. Awards are presented to community builders who have made outstanding community contributions in the following categories:

• Athletics
• Community Service
• Culture
• Seniors
• Youth

Nominations are open until end of the day on Thursday, Aug. 8. Details and voting forms are available at wilmot.ca/CitizenoftheYear. Voting for nominees by the community begins on Saturday, Aug. 17.

Anyone who may not have online access is welcome to submit a nomination form and vote at the Township of Wilmot Administration Complex at 60 Snyder’s Rd. W. or at the Wilmot Recreation Complex at 1291 Nafziger Rd. where paper copies of all nomination and voting forms are available.

Award recipients will receive their awards from Wilmot Mayor Natasha Salonen at the New Hamburg Fall Fair on Friday, Sept. 13.

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Mayor Natasha Salonen
Township of Wilmot

"I am delighted to announce the opening of nominations for Wilmot’s 2024 Citizen of the Year Awards. This is a wonderful opportunity for us to come together as a community and celebrate individuals who go above and beyond and make our community a great place to call home. Your nominations help us acknowledge the true heroes of Wilmot. I look forward to celebrating our 2024 Citizens of the Year at the New Hamburg Fall Fair!"

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Media contact:
Donna L. Kell | Manager of Communications and Strategic Initiatives
Township of Wilmot | 519-778-3782 | citizenoftheyear@wilmot.ca