2012 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Organization of the Year

From the City of Dublin:

The City of Dublin has announced the 2012 Citizen of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year and Organization of the Year.

• Citizen:  Janet Lockhart

• Young Citizen:  Camille Chabot

• Organization:  Tri-Valley Youth Court

The winners were crowned at an evening ceremony on Wednesday, February 20, at the Shannon Community Center. The purpose of these awards is to recognize outstanding individuals and groups who have contributed to the quality of life in Dublin this past year.  Nomination criteria for both the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year Awards are based on the Dublin Pride – Integrity in Action Program’s 10 Characteristics:  Responsibility, Respectfulness, Caring, Giving, Positive Attitude, Trustworthiness, Cooperation, Doing One’s Best, Honesty, and Self-Discipline. The Young Citizen of the Year recognizes the volunteer service of Dublin’s youth in 1st – 12th grade. 

Award recipients will be recognized at an upcoming City Council meeting.  The Organization of the Year will receive a $500 cash prize, and a $300 donation will be given to each of the Citizen and Young Citizen of the Year’s favorite non-profit organization. 

Information on each of the award recipients can be found on the City’s website – www.dublin.ca.gov.