Citizen of the Year awards

The search to find the Citizen of the Year and Young Citizen of the Year 2012 has started.

Do you know someone who has made an exceptional contribution to the Epping Forest community? If that person is a resident of the district, show your appreciation and nominate them for an award.

Citizen of the Year

This prestigious award goes to someone who has given their time and energy, on a voluntary basis, to benefit the local community and is open to anyone in the Epping Forest district.

Nominees don’t have to be well-known or involved in major events. It could be anyone, just as long as their efforts benefit local people.

All nominations must be made by 2 people along with a reason why the person should receive the award.

Nominees should be:
• someone who has shown outstanding courage
• someone who has done something of great benefit to you or your community
• someone who has shown extraordinary commitment, energy and effort in their particular field or towards achieving a particular goal

Nominate a Citizen of the Year online

Download a Citizen of the Year nomination form (pdf 286 KB)

The deadline for applications is 25 November 2011. The awards panel will consider all nominations and the awards will be presented at the annual civic reception on 9 March 2012.

For more details about the Citizen of the Year award telephone Pat Seagar on 01992 564427 or email pseager@eppingforestdc.gov.uk.

Young Citizen of the Year

The Young Citizen of the Year Award is presented annually to a young person, aged 11 to 18, in recognition of an exceptional contribution to the Epping Forest community.

Nominators should provide the following information to support the application:

- the achievements of the young person over the past year,
- how this young person has contributed towards improving the life of others in their community, school or college,
- the name of the organisation, community group, school team etc ... that this young person is a member of, or has participated in,
- details of any particular difficulties or challenging circumstances, which this young person may have had to overcome.

Nominees must be:
• aged 11 to 18 years old
• live in the Epping Forest district

Nominate a Young Citizen of the Year online

Download a Young Citizen of the Year the nomination form (pdf 155 KB)

Closing date for nominations is Friday 6 January 2012. The winner of the Young Citizen of the Year award will be invited to attend the Civic Awards ceremony on 9 March 2012 to receive their certificate and a cheque for £100.

If you would like any further information about the Young Citizen of the Year award scheme please contact Diane Butler on 01992 564365.

Previous years awards

Host - Councillor Anne Grigg
Venue - Gilwell Park conference centre, Chingford
Date - 11 March 2011
News release - Norma Green OBE, Citizen of the Year 2011

Host - Councillor Penny Smith
Venue - Gilwell Park conference centre, Chingford
Date - 18 March 2010
News release - Civic Awards 2010

Host - Councillor John Knapman
Venue - Woolston Manor Golf and Country Club, Chigwell
Date - 27 March 2009
News release - Civic Awards 2009

Host - Councillor Caroline Pond
Venue - Gaynes Park Barns, Epping
Date - 14 March 2008
News release - Civic Awards 2008

Host - Councillor Ann Haigh
Venue - Prince Regent Hotel, Woodford Bridge
Date - 5 March 2007
News release - Civic Awards 2007