Citizen of the Year Gala
Thursday, January 28, 2027 | 6:30PM
The Newnan Centre | 1515 Lower Fayetteville Rd., Newnan

Mark your calendars for the annual Citizen of the Year gala. This event is hosted by the Newnan, Grantville, Coweta County, and White Oak Golden K Kiwanis Clubs. The deadline to register for the event is January 13th.

Contact Nancy Walden at (770) 596-6428 or email HERE for more information.

• $500 - Tables    $50 - Individual Tickets

Celebrating a Commitment to a Better Coweta

One of the highlights of the civic year in Coweta County is the announcement of the Citizen of the Year. This award, presented annually by the Kiwanis Clubs of Coweta County, is designed to honor an individual with outstanding leadership and citizenship within our community, someone who has demonstrated exemplary vision, civic pride, and a strong commitment to a better Coweta.
 

The Citizen of the Year award annually recognizes an individual with the following characteristics:

• The nominee should live in Coweta County, and his/her activities should 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.

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Nomination Procedures and Rules

Complete the form (link above) and attach it as the cover page of a nomination package that is ordered as follows: Please submit all parts typewritten.
 

1. Cover page
2. Nominator’s answer to the four questions below
3. Two (2) additional letters of recommendation
4. Nominee’s one-page biographical sketch or resume
    

Completed nomination forms and packages should be emailed to the Newnan-Coweta Chamber, info@newnancowetachamber.org, or faxed to 770-253-2271.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Nominations Open for 2027 Coweta County Citizen of the Year

COWETA COUNTY, GA – 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, info@newnancowetachamber.org 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 nkwalden@gmail.com, phone 770-596-6428.