SKANEATELES- The Skaneateles Foundation is seeking nominations for “Citizen of the Year.”
This biannual event is a lifetime achievement award celebrating dedication to the Skaneateles community.
For the second time, the SKN Inspire Award will be presented to recognize a rising leader who has chosen a path of volunteerism, service, and involvement in local organizations.
This honor will go to someone under the age of 40 with approximately five years or more of dedication to helping and inspiring others in the Skaneateles community.
“Each year, we have been awed and humbled by the number of nominations of amazing people,” the Skaneateles Foundation said in a press release. “No doubt, the selection process will be challenging because of the quality of candidates.”
If you know an outstanding candidate for either of these awards, please send a letter of recommendation.
Some desirable characteristics for nominees: Longevity in our community, volunteer work that has had a significant impact on the community, contributions that have helped to improve the quality of life in the community and work that has been done without the expectation of reward or recognition, but mainly for the joy and satisfaction of helping to make our community a better place to live.
To help the nomination process, those making nominations are asked to please be as detailed as possible, express why they admire the community service of the nominee and explain how the candidate exhibits the characteristics of someone deserving to receive the honor. Writers are also asked to describe the community service work and include the names of organizations who have benefited from the nominee’s involvement.
Submissions will be accepted now through May 1.
Choices will be announced in May and a celebration event will be planned for the fall.
“Thank you for taking the time to consider and highlight our unsung heroes,” the press release said. “We look forward to your letters and emails.”
Nominations can be submitted to Skaneateles Foundation, P.O. Box 199, Skaneateles, NY 13152 or email nominations to [email protected].
