Is there a Batavia citizen who exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, make a nomination for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime.
This person (or persons) will be the guest of honor at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition event. The Inspire 2020 awards recognition will take place Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020 at the Nagel Emporium at Abbey Farms, 2855 Hart Road, Aurora.
The Citizen of the Year Award is given to a Batavia area resident whose service and dedication have made a significant contribution to the community. Criteria for the award include:
• The nominee must reside, or have a business, in Batavia or Batavia Township.
• The nominee must have assisted in an improvement or program of significant value to the Batavia community.
• The improvement must be made as a result of a personal commitment and not substantially as a result of primary employment or public responsibilities.
• The nominee may not be on the Board of Directors of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
• The nominee does not need to be a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
• The contributions of the nominee to the community should be of an extraordinary nature.
To nominate a deserving person, submit a letter of recommendation to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce no later than Friday, Nov. 8. The letter should state the reasons why the nominee is worthy of this honor. A committee of previous recipients of the award selects the Batavia Citizen of the Year based upon the letters of recommendation received.
The last 10 Batavia Citizen of the Year winners: Georgene Kauth O’Dwyer, 2018; Marcia Boyce, 2017; Ed and Nancy Weiss, 2016; Joanne Spitz, 2015; J. Thomas “Tom” Von Lunen, 2014; James (Jim) Hanson, 2013; Steve and Britta McKenna, 2012; Robert and Suzanne Peterson, 2011; Virginia C. Babcock, 2010; and W.C. “Buzz” and Linnea Miller, 2009.
For more information contact Margaret Perreault, president and CEO of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce at margaret@bataviachamber.org or 630 879-7134.
A local business-centered organization, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors or is involved with several annual Batavia events; including the Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, and Citizen of the Year/Ole Awards Event. The president and CEO is Margaret Perreault. Membership and information about upcoming Chamber and community events are available online at bataviachamber.org or by calling 630-879-7134.
— Batavia Chamber of Commerce