Panora Citizen of the Year nominations
are now being accepted!
The Panora Chamber of Commerce has recognized an outstanding member of the Panora/Lake Panorama community since 1989.
The year 2020 was the only year the recognition did not take place.
Criteria for Citizen of the Year:
Any service performed for the betterment of Panora that the nominator deems worthy.
No restrictions on the number of years a person can be nominated.
Winners cannot be considered again for 10 years.
Nominees must be a citizen of Panora or Lake Panorama.
Nominees must be nominated in writing, signed by the nominator.
Paid city employees are eligible, but their nomination must not be for their regular duties.
The following statement applies to all nominees: Anyone who works for the promotion and betterment of our community rather than excellence in profession or job.
Nominations must be received by Friday, July 12, 2024. Please mail nomination letters to the Panora Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 73, Panora, IA 50216.
The 2024 Citizen of the Year will be announced at Panorama Days, Saturday, August 3, 2024.
PREVIOUS WINNERS
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PREVIOUS WINNERS 〰️
1989 Kass Duis
1990 Galen Bymer (D)
1991 Duane Miller (D)
1992 Mary Beidelman
1993 Mary Jones (D)
1994 Hugh & Merna Teale (D)
1995 Dave Arganbright
1996 Ron Reynolds
1997 John Dungan (D)
1998 Dale Grotjohn (D)
1999 Cheryl Castile
2000 Frank Teale
2001 Dave Olson
2002. Carolyn England
2003 Pat Finnegan
2004 Julie Dent-Zajicek
2005 Dave Beidelman
2006 Judy Contner
2007 Chris Arganbright
2008 Vickie Ditsworth (D)
2009 Barb Wollner
2010 Bette Donahey
2011 Joan Allen (D)
2012 MJ Brown
2013 Karen Sievers
2014 Joe Scheiring (D)
2015 John Rutledge
2016 Josh Arganbright
2017 Curtis Thornberry
2018 Jaime Waddle
2019 Bill & Connie Ridgley
2020 COVID YEAR (NONE)
2021 Chaille Crandall
2022 Tom & Ellen Campbell
2023 Kirby Klinge