ELK GROVE, CA (MPG) - The Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce and American Legion, a nonprofit organization serving veterans, service members and communities, are seeking nominations for the 2024 Citizen of the Year award. Nominations close Sept. 18.

Since 1955, the Elk Grove community has presented this annual award to a resident who renders exceptional service. More than half of the winners have been honored with a park named after them. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Elk Grove Citizen of the Year scholarship, which is applied to a qualifying high school senior. 

This year's recipient will be recognized for outstanding volunteer service and community involvement, directly benefiting the greater Elk Grove community. Last year's honoree was Jon Colton.

To nominate a deserving citizen, Elk Grove residents can submit a completed nomination form, available at the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce website, along with a signed letter of recommendation detailing the nominee's qualifications. Nominees should be remembered for their involvement in clubs and service organizations, past accomplishments in the community and contributions specifically significant to Elk Grove.

Nominees must be Elk Grove area residents, individuals or couples and cannot be actively campaigning for political office at the time of nomination. They must also be alive at the time of nomination.

The Citizen of the Year is chosen by a selection committee and honored at an annual banquet dinner the first Monday of November.

Submit nominations at elkgroveca.com/wp-content/uploads/Citizen-of-the-Year-Nomination.pdf by 5 p.m., Sept. 18.