2025-26 Annual Chamber Pillar Awards Nomination Form

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Charles B. Fitzpatrick Heritage Award:

Criteria: An individual who has made a significant impact on the quality of life in Citrus County with a lifetime of service and community involvement.  It is not necessary or required that the nominees be currently active in community service.  This individual is someone who has “left their mark” on Citrus County

*You must include the nominee's full name/organization name and the reason you are nominating them for your nomination to be considered.

Rick Quinn Distinguished Citizen Award:

Criteria: A deserving community leader, who exemplifies the ideals of community volunteerism in their daily lives.  This award recognizes their outstanding contributions to improve the quality of life in Citrus County.

*You must include the nominee's full name/organization name and the reason you are nominating them for your nomination to be considered.

Mike Scott Community Service Award:

Criteria: An adult who has contributed significantly to the youth in Citrus County.

*You must include the nominee's full name/organization name and the reason you are nominating them for your nomination to be considered.

Shawn Harrison Outstanding Youth Service Award:

Criteria: A youth who has shown outstanding volunteer service for the betterment of the youth in Citrus County.

*You must include the nominee's full name/organization name and the reason you are nominating them for your nomination to be considered.

John T. Barnes Outstanding Community Organization Award:

Criteria: A non-profit organization that has significantly sustained its contribution to Citrus County over the years.

*You must include the nominee's full name/organization name and the reason you are nominating them for your nomination to be considered.

Walt Connors Business Award:

Criteria: A well-established business that has made a significant impact on the quality of business in Citrus County.  This business is one that has significantly sustained its contributions over the years to the community through its support.

*You must include the nominee's full name/organization name and the reason you are nominating them for your nomination to be considered.

The Philip P Royal First Responder Award:

Criteria:  A first responder, who not only exemplifies their profession, but is motivated to pursue excellence in service of the community. The Phil P Royal First Responder Award recognizes a law enforcement officer, firefighter, or EMS person who has gone above and beyond the call of duty.

*You must include the nominee's full name/organization name and the reason you are nominating them for your nomination to be considered.