Burlington’s best citizen nominees announced, some tough choices, especially for the environment award.

By Staff

BURLINGTON, ON   April 16, 2012 –The best of Burlington’s finest civic-minded volunteers, advocates and community leaders will be announced on Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Burlington Convention Centre.  This is a celebratory evening to honour  Burlington’s most outstanding citizens.

Tickets to this event are $35 per person or a table of 10 for $280, which includes a light buffet and cocktail reception. Tickets are available from the clerks department at City Hall, 426 Brant St. or by contacting Lisa Palermo at 905-335-7600, ext. 7458 or palermol@burlington.ca.

All award winners will be announced at the event. This year’s award nominees are:

Citizen of the Year (Award sponsored by Burlington Lions Clubs and Rotary Clubs of Burlington): Recognizes an individual who has provided volunteer service to the community over the past calendar year and in previous years.

Nominated for the 2011 Award are:

 Marilyn Heintz, Wendy Hager, Bev Jacobs, Crystal McNerney

Senior Person of the Year (Award sponsored by Heritage Place Retirement Community): A Burlington resident, 60 years or older, who has made a significant community contribution.

Nominated for the 2011 award are:

 Donald Jervis, Mary Plows, Jim Frizzle, Dr. Salem Rao

Junior Person of the Year (Award sponsored by B’Nai Brith): Recognizes a secondary school student under 18 years of age who has made a significant contribution in their community.

Nominated for the 2011 award are:

 Amy Stringer, Dan Taylor, Bo Chen Han

Arts Person of the Year (Award sponsored by The K.W. Irmisch Arts Award):

A resident who contributed to the Burlington arts community— either professionally or as an amateur artist—a patron or a sponsor in any discipline of the visual or performing arts.

Nominated for the 2011 award are:

Myles Erlick, Trevor Copp

Environmental Award (Award sponsored by Newalta):

A group or individual who has worked to improve and protect Burlington’s environment.

Nominated for the award in 2011 are:

Michelle Bennett, Barbara Frensch, Susan Fraser

Community Service Award (Award sponsored by Cogeco Cable Inc.):

A resident who volunteers his or her time and talent in the areas of public relations; marketing; communications; or special events, promoting Burlington as a community.

Nominated for the 2011 award:

Sam Kawazoye