COMMUNITY AWARDS

CITY OF WATERFORD COMMUNITY AWARDS

The Neighbor of the Year and Volunteer of the Year Awards recognize the dedication and hard work of community members across a variety of fields who have made a difference in Waterford. Nominations are reviewed by a panel consisting of two Council Members, two Planning Commission Members and one Community Member at Large. The Waterford Mayor and City Council Members present the awards at the annual State of the City event.

Nominations are open year-round. To be considered for the 2024 Community Awards, submit nominations by January 1, 2024.

Contact

Patricia Krause, Administrative Services Director / City Clerk
pkrause@cityofwaterford.org
(209) 874–2328, Ext. 101

COMMUNITY AWARD CATEGORIES

Community Volunteer of the Year
Recognizes an individual who has made a difference to the Waterford community through volunteer service, through accomplishments as an individual or as part of a service club, Scouts, youth organization or church, if the nominee’s individual contributions to those accomplishments can be recognized. Good deeds cannot be financially compensated.

Community Neighbor of the Year

Recognizes an individual who has made a difference to the Waterford community by performing good deeds for a neighbor within their neighborhood. Good deeds cannot be financially compensated.

Make a Community Award Nomination

1.  Make sure your nominee is eligible

Refer to the Community Award Categories above for specific eligibility criteria.

Past recipients are ineligible to receive an award in the same category for five years. Check Community Award Winners above for past winners list to see if your nominee is eligible.

You may not nominate yourself.

City employees and elected officials are ineligible if good deeds are a part of their official duties.

2. Gather your information

Select the Community Award Category for your nominee. You may submit multiple nominations submitting a separate form for each one.

While completing this nomination form, provide sufficient information to allow the nominating committee to make an informed decision. The nominating committee may not know the person you are nominating, so be descriptive in your answers.

3.  Complete the online application

Neighbor of the Year Nomination Form

Volunteer of the Year Nomination Form