The Cypress College Foundation invites you to elect 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 will be honored at the upcoming 2020 Americana Awards taking place at the Disneyland Hotel on February 29, 2020. 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 experts 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 on February 29, 2020 and the Americana Kickoff on October 10, 2019;
- Is not holding or running for office as an elected official.
Nominees remain active for consideration by committees for three years.
Selection Process - City Committees select a nominee and submit the name to the Americana Committee for ratification.
Please submit the form by Friday, August 2, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. Only complete nominations forms will be accepted.
Self-nominations are acceptable.
For further information contact Howard Kummerman; Cypress College Foundation: 714-484-7126; hkummerman@cypresscollege.edu