HRC accepting nominations for Citizens of the Year

January 30, 2012

Submit nominations by Feb. 29

Do you know someone who should be Citizen of the Year? If so, you need to submit a nomination by Wednesday Feb. 29, 2012! The Morganton Human Relations Commission is currently accepting nominations and will announce the City's 2012 Citizens of the Year that will be held later this year.

Nomination forms are available on the City website (click the link below), at the front desk in City Hall and from a Human Relations Commission member.

 2012 Citizen of the Year Nomination Form

The Citizen of the Year award honors outstanding adult, high school and middle school volunteers who make a positive difference in the school, community or neighborhood.

Citizens of the Year recipients represent a wide range of interest and backgrounds, but all share the same commitment to community and people. They have given of themselves by providing assistance to people in need of shelter and medical care, volunteering in rest homes and local ministries, organizing civic events and celebrations and by volunteer service through their church, school or civic group.

The Morganton City Council formed the Human Relations Commission in 1993 as an advisory board to the Council on matters involving race, discrimination and human relations. The members of the board represent varied racial, religious and ethnic backgrounds and include at least one student member for Freedom or Patton High School.

The Human Relations Commission created the Citizen of the Year award in 1995.

Commission Members

Barbara R. Myers, Chairperson • Scott Ammalathithada • Wayne Giese
Grace Narten • Erin Norell • Fred Roberson • Diann Tate • Mary Wright

Ex Officio: Kue Chaw • Rev. W. F. McIntosh

City Staff

• Capt. Trent Devinney, Department of Public Safety
• Cheryl Dellinger, Director of Human Resources
• Gary Leonhardt, Director of Parks and Recreation
• Dianne Stuart, Human Resources Specialist & Recording Secretary