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Citizen of the Year Committee

The Search Is On ...

It's that time of year again when our committee begins it search for a very special man or woman who has given of themselves to make Darien a "Nice Place to Live"!  The Citizen of the Year Committee is accepting nominations for the 2010 Citizen of the Year.  If you know of a person who goes "above and beyond the call of duty" ... is always there when someone needs a hand ... and who has contributed to make Darien a special place, please write a letter to our committee or fill out one of our official nomination forms that can be found at any time during the year at City Hall or at the Indian Prairie Library.  Nominations may be also be submitted using the form below. 

A nominee must be a resident of Darien and cannot currently be an elected official.  Please send your nomination to:
Citizen of the Year Committee
1702 Plainfield Road
Darien, IL  60561

The deadline for nominations is January 7, 2010.  If you have already nominated someone in the past, that nomination is still valid for consideration; however, we would appreciate it if you would update any pertinent information.

The Annual Citizen of the Year Dinner/Dance will be held on March 6, 2010 at Alpine Banquets in Darien.  Tickets can be purchased at City Hall after February 1, 2010.  For more information, contact Debby Heniff at 630-910-0001. 

To submit your nomination for Citizen of the year, fill out the form on-line below, and click submit.  Or if you prefer to submit a typed written nomination, a copy of this form has been made available to you via Adobe Acrobat format.  Click here for a copy of that form, print and fill out the form, and mail to City of Darien, 1702 Plainfield Road, Darien, IL 60561.

Citizen of the Year Nomination Form
In completing this form,  please consider the following criteria:  diversity of activities; length of service; degree of involvement; and impact to the City of Darien.
1.  Nominee's Full Name
2.  Nominee's Address

3.  Describe briefly the exceptional qualifications of this nominee including volunteer work, community organization involvement, any special achievements or honors.

4.  Describe specifically what this nominee has done to make Darien "A Nice Place to Live."

5.  Summarize the reasons why you, the nominator, believe that your nominee should be selected the Darien Citizen of the Year.

List three references that support your claim for the nomination candidate.

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Thank you for your contribution to our search for the Darien Citizen of the Year.  -The Darien Citizen of the Year Committee.