Just a reminder that nominations for the Lessler Citizenship Award close at the end of this month. In early September, the award committee will meet to select a winner. The committee members are John Cunningham, Wendy Bowditch, Maureen Williams, Jim Riling and last year’s winner, Adrienne Burke.
Once a year, the award is given to recognize someone who demonstrates outstanding public service to Easton by virtue of the scope and depth of their service. Someone who displays a commitment to consensus through bipartisan or nonpartisan action. Someone who displays dedication to using some form of public service to improve the lives of the townspeople through exemplary deeds or service and respectful acts that enhance public welfare.
The award will be given this year on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. in the Library Community Room to someone who meets the following criteria: 1) the individual is a key participant in an accomplishment of public benefit, 2) the benefit is of long duration, 3) the scope of the accomplishment impacts a wide swath of the community, 4) the accomplishment creates a sense of community, and 5) the individual need not be a town resident, nor an elected or appointed government official but must have substantial connections to Easton.
Anyone may submit a nomination. Nominations can be submitted to me at rlessler56@gmail.com or to any one of the committee members, or to the First Selectman’s office beginning on May 1 each year. Nominations should include the name, address and contact information for the candidate and the nominator and a short explanation of why the nominator believes their candidate deserves the award.
