Congratulations to the 2026 Citizen of the Year, Deborah Uhlar!
To read more about Deborah's nomination and her contributions to the community, click here.
2026 Service and Organization Honorees:
· Darien Youth Club (DYC) – Mike Beringer
· Darien Woman’s Club (DWC) – Marian Krupicka
· Darien Lion’s Club (DLC) – Mike Falco
· Darien Garden Club (DGC) – David DeCuir
· Darien Rotary Club (DRC) – Pastor Eli Voigt
· Darien Business Alliance (DBA) – James Burke
On Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30 pm during the city council meeting, a resolution will be presented to Deborah Uhlar and the Mayor and City Council will recognize the service and organization honorees for their service. All participants and club members are encouraged to attend.
Event Information
2026 Citizen of the Year and Service and Organization Honorees Dinner Dance
Friday, March 6, 2026
Alpine Banquets – Corner of Cass and North Frontage Road – Darien
Time: 6 pm to 11 pm
Cost: $52.00 a person
Includes family style of Chicken, Roast Sirloin of Beef and Pasta. Soup, Salad, vegetable and dessert. Open bar and music and dancing.
Reservations will begin on Monday, January 26th – call Diane at 630-353-8102. Cash, Check, made payable to City of Darien. Deadline is Thursday, February 26th. Without payment, reservation cannot be confirmed. Check or Cash can be dropped in the secure box in the city’s vestibule. City Hall is open M-F from 8:30 am to 5 pm. If there is a group that wishes to be sat together at a table, this request can be accommodated if noted when reservations are made.