Rotary Clubs, Elks Lodge Call For Citizen Of the Year Nominations

The Rotary Clubs of Bedford and the Bedford Elks Lodge are issuing a call for nominations for the 2023 Citizen of the Year.

The Citizen of the Year award is given annually to a Bedford County resident who exhibits the qualities of the sponsoring clubs’ mottos: Rotary’s Service Above Self and Elks Care, Elks Share. Nominations may be submitted online through the Chamber website (bedfordcountychamber.com) where you may also download a print nomination form. Forms are also available in the Chamber office. The Citizen of the Year honoree will be selected by a review committee consisting of members of the boards of directors of both Rotary Clubs and the Bedford Elks Lodge.

The Citizen of the Year Award will be presented during the Bedford County Hall of Fame induction luncheon, Friday, March 3, at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort.

In addition to the Citizen of the Year, the Chamber will honor the 2023 Hall of Fame Inductees and Rising Star (Young Professional) Honorees, nominations for both of which are currently being accepted by the Chamber. The Bedford Sunrise Rotary Club will also present two student scholarships during the awards program.

You may RSVP by calling the Chamber office at (814) 623-2233 or online: bedfordcountychamber.com.