Seeking Nominations for Citizen of the Year

Every community is unique. No other in the world is quite like Orrville – mainly because of the people who believe it to be The Promised Land.

The City of Orrville, in partnership with the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce, seek nominations for the 2022 Paul L. Powell Citizen of the Year.

Paul L. Powell served as editor of the Courier Crescent newspaper from 1930-1969. In his weekly column, Over the Fence, he would frequently refer to Orrville as “The Promised Land.” Upon his retirement, the newspaper recognized him as Citizen of the Year and named the award in his honor.

Citizen of the Year nominations can be based on outstanding service to the Orrville community over the past year, or for a long history of service during the nominee’s lifetime.

To nominate an individual for the award, submit a letter, or collection of letters, highlighting examples of how the nominee has served the Orrville community. The nominations committee does not do additional research for the award. Only the information submitted can be considered, therefore, please include all information pertinent to establishing the strongest case possible for why the nominee should be honored.

Submit nominations to the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce, 132 S Main Street, Orrville, OH 44667, or email to chamberoffice@orrvillechamber.com. The deadline for nominations is Friday, April 15, 2022.

Citizen of the Year will be publicly recognized at A Celebration of Community, the Orrville Area Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner, June 21, 2022.