The Cypress College Foundation invites you to nominate a "Citizen of the Year" who currently resides or works in your city (Anaheim, Buena Park, Cypress, Garden Grove, La Palma, Los Alamitos/Rossmoor, Seal Beach, Stanton). This individual, selected by the local City Committee, will be honored at the 2025 Americana Awards taking place in March 2025. The award serves as recognition for the personal and professional achievements of local heroes living in our communities as we highlight the contributions and impact they have made.
Past honorees include leaders in business, entertainment, sports, education, healthcare, law enforcement, the non-profit world and more. What they have in common is a commitment to their profession and their community.
Criteria for Nominations Include:
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Lives, works or serves in the city in which he/she is nominated.
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Is well-known, highly regarded and has remained active in the community for the past five years.
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Will attract participation (the event benefits Cypress College students).
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Has made significant contributions of service to their community.
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Is available to attend the Americana Awards in March 2025 and the Americana Kickoff in December 2024.
- Is not holding or running for office as an elected official.
Only complete nomination forms will be accepted.
Self-nominations are acceptable.
For further information contact the Cypress College Foundation: 714-484-7126 or foundation@cypresscollege.edu.