Each year, in celebration of incredible individuals and organizations that have made an extraordinary community impact, the Wake Forest Community Council presents the Citizen of the Year Award, Organization of the Year Award, and Peggy Allen Lifetime Achievement Award.
Since 1965 the council has annually presented the Citizen of the Year award to an individual or team demonstrating exemplary volunteer effort and the Organization of the Year award to a group that has contributed significantly to life in Wake Forest.
The Peggy Allen Lifetime Achievement Award was first presented in 2005 to Peggy Garren Allen for her lifetime of service to the Wake Forest Community and is named in her memory. The recipient of this award is an individual or team who has contributed at least 10 years of volunteer service to the Wake Forest community.
“The Wake Forest Community Council is delighted to have the opportunity to showcase and honor those who put the needs of the community above their own,” said Council Chair Mary Petretich. “The council invites any member of the Wake Forest community to nominate such individuals or organizations.”
Nominations will be accepted until noon on October 17, 2018. They may be submitted online at https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/community-council.aspx, or printed and sent to the council or dropped off at Wake Forest Town Hall. Nominations will be reviewed by Wake Forest Community Council members and recipients announced at the 71st annual Community Christmas Dinner on Dec. 3, 2018.
The Wake Forest Community Council is comprised of area civic, service, social, fraternal, religious and business organizations, as well as interested individuals and is dedicated to the communication of programs, events, and the needs of the community. The Council’s mission is to better promote, improve and preserve the Wake Forest lifestyle.
The Community Council meets at noon on the second Wednesday of each month (except in June, July, August, and December) at The Forks Cafeteria, 339 Brooks Street. Visit https://www.wakeforestnc.gov/community-council.aspx for more information.
