Nominations Open for 2027 Coweta County Citizen of the Year

Nominations are now being accepted for the 2027 Coweta County Citizen of the Year award. This annual honor recognizes an individual who has shown outstanding leadership, citizenship, and a sustained commitment to improving the community.

“For years, the Citizen of the Year award has celebrated extraordinary individuals who embody true civic leadership and a spirit of selfless service,” said Nancy Walden, Chair of the event committee. “If you know someone making a lasting, positive impact, we
encourage you to share their story and submit a nomination.”

The public is encouraged to nominate a deserving individual by completing the
nomination form which can be found on the Newnan-Coweta Chamber website, or by
clicking here. Nominations will be accepted through Wednesday November 11, 2026.
The nominee should live in Coweta County, and his/her civic and volunteer activities
must be centered in Coweta County and the surrounding area. Consideration will be
given to those who demonstrate leadership and performance in multiple areas of
community service over a period of years. The nominee may be an individual from any
walk of life, and there are no requirements or restrictions relating to gender, age, race,
religion, or ethnic background.

Individuals may not nominate themselves, and family members may not nominate
another family member. Individuals must be nominated on the basis of their volunteer
and community impact, not on the result of their paid work. When memberships and
organizations are part of the nomination, specific accomplishments must be included.
The nomination form should include both the nominee’s name and contact information,
as well as the nominator’s name and contact information. The nominator must provide
a cover page and answer the four listed questions to describe the nominee’s
contributions to the community and obtain two letters of recommendation. A one-page
biography of the nominee must also be included.

Completed nomination forms and packages should be emailed to the Newnan-Coweta
Chamber, [email protected] or faxed to 770-253-2271 no later than
5:00pm on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

The 2027 Citizen of the Year announcement event will be held on January 28, 2027, at
the Newnan Centre, 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd, Newnan, GA 30265, with doors
opening at 6:00pm

To learn more about sponsoring the event, or to purchase individual tickets, please
contact Nancy Walden, email [email protected], phone 770-596-6428.