The award will be given at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce's annual event on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014.
Batavia, Ill. – November 1, 2013 – Is there a Batavia citizen who you believe exemplifies giving back to the community through outstanding service and dedication? If so, nominate them for the annual Batavia Citizen of the Year Award. The award honors extraordinary contributions to the community over the course of the recipient’s lifetime.
This person (or persons) will be the guest of honor at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce’s annual recognition event. The newly redesigned affair takes place on Friday, Jan. 31, 2014 at a new venue.
Nominees must reside or have their business in Batavia or Batavia Township. Other requirements include:
• The nominee must have assisted in an improvement or program of significant value to the Batavia community.
• The improvement must be made because of a personal commitment and not substantially because of their primary employment or public responsibilities.
• The nominee may not currently be on the Board of Directors of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
• The nominee does not need to be a member of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce.
• The contributions of the nominee to the community should be of an extraordinary nature.
To nominate a deserving person, submit a letter of recommendation to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce no later than December 1, 2013. The letter should state the reasons why the nominee is worthy of this honor. A committee of previous recipients of the award selects the Batavia Citizen of the Year based upon the letters of recommendation received.
The last five Batavia Citizen of the Year winners are Steve and Britta McKenna (2012), Robert and Suzanne Peterson (2011), Virginia C. Babcock (2010), W.C. “Buzz” and Linnea Miller (2009), Richard and Joanne Hansen (2008).
Contact Roger Breisch, Executive Director of the Batavia Chamber of Commerce via email info@bataviachamber.org by calling (630)879-7134 for more information.
About Batavia Chamber of Commerce:
A local business-centered organization, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce sponsors or is involved with several annual Batavia events; including the Annual Mayor’s Breakfast, Citizen of the Year/Ole Awards Event, Chamber Legislative Breakfast, Annual Business-to-Business Expo, and much more. The Executive Director is Roger Breisch. Membership and information about upcoming Chamber and community events are available online at www.bataviachamber.org/programs or by calling (630)879-7134.
