The Iosco County Community Foundation (ICCF) needs your help! We are seeking nominations for our 2023 Iosco County Citizen of the Year and the NEW Junior Citizen of the Year. These awards are meant to honor those who make a difference in our communities through their 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.
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 an event in May.
Nomination Process/Guidelines
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 1st.
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
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. (Although this is the first year of this award, in the future, 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.
Nomination Process/Guidelines
There are two ways to nominate:
- Complete the Nomination Form on the next page 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 1st.
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 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.
