Dublin Chamber Of Commerce: CITY OF DUBLIN ANNOUNCES THE 2021 CITIZEN, YOUNG CITIZEN, AND ORGANIZATION OF THE YEAR

Dublin CA

07 March, 2022

11:09 AM

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Press release from the Dublin Chamber of Commerce: March 06, 2022 The City of Dublin has announced the 2021 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Organization of the Year.  Citizen: Steve Wright Young Citizen: Summer Shi Organization: Breaking BEARriers Mayor's Award: John Samples Mayor's Legacy Award: Eddie Jo Mack   The winners were announced on Thursday, March 3, 2022, during an evening ceremony held at Shannon Community Center in Dublin.   The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding individuals and groups who have contributed to the quality of life in Dublin this past year.  Nomination criteria for both the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards are based on the Dublin Integrity in Action Program's 10 Characteristics: Responsibility, Caring, Respectfulness, Giving, Positive Attitude, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, Doing One's Best, Honesty, and Self-Discipline.  The Young Citizen of the Year recognizes the service of Dublin's youth in 1st – 12th grade.   The Mayor's Award is a special award that Mayor Hernandez presents to someone whom she believes has worked tirelessly on behalf of the Dublin community in the previous calendar year.  The Mayor's Legacy Award is an award that the Mayor presents to a group or individual to recognize extraordinary, long-term dedication to the Dublin community. Award recipients will be recognized at the March 15, 2022, City Council meeting.  The Organization of the Year will receive a $500 cash prize, and a $300 donation will be given to each of the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year's favorite non-profit organization.  Information on each of the award recipients (and the other nominees) can be found on the City's website – www.dublin.ca.gov/volunteers.  This press release was produced by the Dublin Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.