Since 1986, the Naperville American Legion Post 43 has named a Citizen of the Year. This year, the program is expanding with an opportunity to help name Citizens of the Year in three categories— Service to the Community, Service to Youth and Service to Veterans.
Community assistance is sought to identify deserving candidates in each category.
Nominees must be Naperville residents; and their service must have been performed in a volunteer capacity, rather than as part of compensated employment.
Letters of nomination should include a comprehensive description of the services performed, the time frame, duration, and significance of the service to others, and the category they are being nominated for, along with the name and contact information for the nominee and the person offering the nomination.
Mail nominations to American Legion Post 43, Citizen of the Year, Post Off ice Box 4, Naperville, IL 60566 or e-mail to vahlej@comcast.net by March 24, 2014.
Winners will be recognized in the local media and honored at the Legion’s Past Commander’s Dinner on April 19, 2014.
FYI: The American Legion is the Nation’s largest veteran’s organization. Its activities are formed around Four Pillars of Service: Defense-Veterans-Youth Patriotism. Naperville Post 43 is one of Illinois’ largest and most active posts.
