Citizen/Business Recognition Program

The City Council is excited to announce the creation of the Citizen/Business Recognition Program to recognize, on a quarterly basis, Edgewater residents and businesses whose volunteerism, service and dedication have made a significant contribution to the City of Edgewater. The Mayors Special Award will be awarded annually in November. Recipients will be invited to attend a City Council meeting to receive their award and will also be recognized on the City’s social media pages and newsletter. Recipients of the Mayors Special Award will also have the honor of being the Grand Marshal of the annual Christmas parade. Nominees must be residents or businesses of the City of Edgewater.

GENERAL GUIDELINES
Nominees need only be nominated once to be considered for an award. The number of nominations received for each individual or business shall bear no weight on Council’s decision. Nominations shall be kept on file for six months.

CRITERIA/ELIGIBILITY

1. Nominations are accepted for individuals, groups, or businesses.
2. Current or former (within the last six months) residents are eligible for the awards.
3. Nominees should:
   
   1. Have demonstrated exceptional volunteer service that shows a dedication to making the City a great place to live, work, or play.
   2. Made a positive difference in a fellow citizen’s life or has demonstrated a care or concern for the City and its residents.
   3. Have worked with or organized other individuals to solve a problem in the city or has a mission to better the City in a positive way.
   4. Be an example to Edgewater residents of the qualities of honesty, integrity, and service.

NOMINATION PROCESS
Nomination forms are available on the City website and at City Hall and can be submitted at any time to the City Clerk’s Office. Nominations may be made by any individual as long as the nominee meets the criteria/eligibility listed above. Nominations must include the individual, group or business name, contact information and a narrative describing why the individual, group or business should be selected. The individual submitting the nomination is encouraged to provide their name, phone number and email address to allow the City Clerk’s Office to make contact in the event clarification is needed.

SELECTION PROCESS
Each quarter a member of City Council, rotating in order, will select the recipient from the nominations submitted to the City Clerk’s Office.

The Mayors Special Award is not contingent upon nominations and will be awarded in November of each year.

The selected recipient(s) will be invited to attend an upcoming City Council meeting to receive their award.

Link to Citizen/Business Recognition Nomination Form  or use the Online Form                                       

Submit form to:

City Clerk’s Office
104 North Riverside Drive
Edgewater, Florida 32132
cityclerk@cityofedgewater.org
Phone (386) 424-2400 ext. 1102