Nominations are now being accepted for the 2014 North Augusta Citizen and Small Business of the Year.

The Citizen of the Year Award acknowledges an ordinary citizen who has been an extraordinary member of the North Augusta community. Last year’s winner, Pam Stickler, founder of The RECing Crew, an organization that gives special needs individuals a chance to participate in fun, interactive activities. 

“This started with a desire to find something fun to do for my son. But, it wouldn't have happened without the support of this community and many of the people in it”, says Stickler. 

The Small Business of the Year Award goes to a North Augusta business that has shown growth or sustainability of their business with strong employee relations and a record of giving back to the community. The award was formerly the Small Business Person of the Year Award, but now will be awarded to the business as whole. Janet Baumgarder, 2012 Small Business Person of the Year, echoed these sentiments as she recognized her team at Comfort Keepers upon her win –  

“It takes a team to do what you have to do. I thank you and I want to really thank my team that helps me every single day. It just really takes a lot of good, hardworking people to be behind you when you are a small business owner.”

We encourage you to take some time to stop and see those fellow citizens who exemplify the qualities of a great citizen and outstanding business, and have made a difference in our lives and community –take the time to nominate them. These special men and women are the individuals consistently contribute to making our community unique, strong and successful. Please email Jessica Hanson at [email protected] for a nomination packet. Nominations must be received by Monday, December 29^th, 2014. Don’t delay, nominate someone today!