The Town of Smiths Falls in partnership with the Rotary Club of Smiths Falls, is looking for the 2024 Citizen of the Year.
The Dr. T.O. Ashwell Memorial Award (Citizen of the Year Award) is given to an individual (or couple) who has demonstrated significant contribution within the Town of Smiths Falls through outstanding dedication, service and involvement. This award recognizes a local resident who is a community builder, contributing to the enrichment of the social, cultural or civic life that has a positive impact on his/her fellow citizens and the community.
The Citizen of the Year Award is presented to a person that meets the following criteria:
• Must be a resident of the Town of Smiths Falls or Rural Smiths Falls.
• Contributions to the Town may be extended for a number of years but not necessary to post year.
• Cannot be a current elected official or a resident running for municipal council or be staff of the Town of Smiths Falls.
Printed copies may be picked up at Town Hall reception and the Welcome Centre. Completed nomination forms can be dropped off at the front reception desk or placed into the black box outside of the main entrance of Town Hall.
The nomination period for the 2024 Citizen of the Year Award is now open until Friday, May 2nd, 2025, no later than 4 PM.
The fillable nomination form can be accessed online at smithsfalls.ca/NominateCOTY.