2022 Citizen of the Year Linda Fisher with (left to right) Joe Van Tienhoven , Councillor Township of Spallumcheen; MLA Greg Kyllo, Linda Fisher, Chris Pieper, former mayor of Armstrong, MP Mel Arnold. (submitted photo)

By Pete McIntyre

'selfless service'

Nominations open for citizen of the year

Mar 20, 2023 | 12:00 PM

A special resident of Armstrong-Spallumcheen is going to receive a prestigious award later this year, and the process to find that person has started.

Nominations are now being accepted for the 48th Armstrong Spallumcheen Citizen of the Year.

“Introduced in 1975, this award recognizes selfless service by a person to the communities of Armstrong and Spallumcheen over an extended period of time,” Lori Shepherd, chamber president, said.

“Past winners have earned the Citizen of the Year title for a variety of reasons ranging from their lifetime devotion to one organization to their contribution to a number of causes.”

The 2023 Citizen of the Year will be announced at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Community Excellence Awards May 11, followed by official community recognition on Canada Day in Memorial Park.

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The recipient will also be honoured at the Citizen of the Year tea, hosted by the Armstrong Legion and the chamber of commerce September 12, where they will be joined by previous winners and dignitaries.

A panel of judges will select a winner based on information provided on the nomination form and supporting documentation, not based on the number of votes.

“‘Here is your chance to do something to reward that person whose community spirit you admire and who may be unrecognized for their contribution towards making our community a great place to call home,” Patti Noonan, chamber executive director, aid.

The Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the prestigious honour until April 28. Nomination forms are available at www.aschamber.com, in person at the Armstrong Spallumcheen Chamber of Commerce office at 3550 Bridge Street or by email wendy@aschamber.com.

Completed packages can be mailed to Box 118, Armstrong BC V0E 1B0 or dropped off during office hours.