2019 Citizen, Young Citizen, and Organization of the Year

2019 Volunteer Recognition Awards

 

At its annual Volunteer Recognition Awards, held on February 19, 2020, at the Shannon Community Center, the City of Dublin announced its 2019 Citizen, Young Citizen, and Organization of the Year.  

The purpose of the awards is to recognize outstanding individuals and groups who have contributed to the quality of life in Dublin this past year.  The Young Citizen of the Year recognizes the volunteer service of Dublin's youth in 1st through 12th grade. Nomination criteria for both the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards are based on the Dublin Integrity In Action’s 10 Characteristics:
  • Caring
  • Cooperation
  • Doing One's Best
  • Giving
  • Honesty
  • Positive Attitude
  • Respectfulness
  • Responsibility
  • Self-Discipline
  • Trustworthiness

2019 Winners
2019 Citizen of the Year
Liz Crocker
2019 Organization of the Year
Dublin 4-H
2019 Young Citizen of the Year
Emily Que and Haley Tjon
Mayor's Award
Vanessa Thomas and the Dublin Arts Collective

This is a special award that the Mayor presents to those 
whom he believes have worked tirelessly on behalf of the Dublin community in the past year.
Mayor's Legacy Award
GFWC Dublin/San Ramon Women's Club

This is a special award that the Mayor presents to
an individual or group to recognize extraordinary, long-term dedication to the Dublin community.
The Organization of the Year received a $500 cash prize, and a $300 donation was given to both the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year's favorite non-profit organization(s). Additionally, the winners of the Citizen, Young Citizen, and Organization of the Year will be recognized at the March 3, 2020, City Council meeting.

To read about the other 2019 Volunteer Recognition nominees, please view nominations below:
2019 Citizen Nominees
Elaine Lingle
Katherine Utsumi

2019 Young Citizen Nominees
Ekansh Agrawal
Adora Wen