The Iosco County Community Foundation (ICCF) Citizen of the Year and the Junior Citizen of the Year program is meant to honor individuals who make a difference in our communities through charitable activities, including volunteering; giving of their time, resources, and skills for the betterment of the community; fundraising leadership; or personal financial contributions (if applicable). The Junior Citizen of the Year Award was created to recognize a young person in our community doing great things in service and dedication to others in Iosco County. Nominations are accepted from the public. Nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year are now open and are due March 1, 2024. Businesses interested in sponsoring the 2024 event may contact Christine Hitch for more information. Sponsorship forms will be available online in February.
Citizen of the Year
Qualifications
Nominee must be an Iosco County resident with a continuing history of volunteer work and contributions that advance the quality of life for the people of Iosco County through:
- Community leadership
- Financial commitment/charitable contributions to local organization(s)
- Advocacy for local cause(s)
- Board service in the non-profit sector
Eligibility
Nominee must donate time and resources to non-profit(s) in Iosco County. Current ICCF board members and members of their immediate family, as well as Community Foundation staff are ineligible for nomination.
*Note – this award may be awarded posthumously. If this is the case, the nominee’s death must have occurred during the current calendar year.
Selection and Recognition
The Iosco County Community Foundation (ICCF) Board will review all nominations and select the award winner. The nominators will be notified of the status of their nomination by April 15. The recipient will be honored with the award at a special event in May 2024.
There are two ways to nominate:
- Complete the Nomination Form and answer the questions provided. If you need additional space to provide your answers, please attach additional pages (no more than three).
- Complete your nomination online
All nominations are due by March 1, 2024.
Junior Citizen of the Year
Qualifications
Nominee must be
- an Iosco County resident
- age 18 or under
- a member of the youth community who gives of their time, talent and/or personal resources to encourage an environment of giving and service in their community
- Nominator must have permission from parents/guardians to be nominated if under the age of 18
Eligibility
Nominee must be someone who provides a significant amount of support in any form to non-profit(s) in Iosco County. Because this award focuses on youth, financial charitable contributions are not a required qualification. Emphasis is on community service and volunteerism. (Past nominees who have not received the award ARE eligible for re-nomination for the award.)
Selection and Recognition
The Iosco County Community Foundation (ICCF) Board will review all nominations and select the award winner. The nominators will be notified of the status of their nomination by April 15. The recipient will be honored with the award at an event in May in conjunction with the Citizen of the Year.
There are two ways to nominate:
- Complete the Nomination Form and answer the questions provided. If you need additional space to provide your answers, please attach additional pages (no more than three).
- Complete your nomination online
All nominations are due by March 1, 2024.
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The ICCF board created the annual award to honor those who make helping others and strengthening their community an important part of their lives, and also to inspire others to give back to their community as well. Previous recipients include (Linda Hock (2023), Axel Raybourn (2023 Junior), Timothy Haskin (2020/21), Nancy Huck (2018/19), Aileen Elliott (2017), Brad Saegesser (2016), Kelby Ruckle (Whittemore, 2015), Kathy Alward (Hale, 2014), Jane Meyer (Oscoda, 2013) and Dan Stock (Oscoda, 2012). In 2013, ICCF also honored two community champions: David Wentworth of Tawas City and Tara Western of East Tawas.