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Time is running out to nominate Galva ‘Citizen of the Year’


By Diana Whitney    January 10, 2024

There still may be time to submit a nomination to the Galva Chamber of Commerce “Citizen of the Year,” but it must be done quickly as the Chamber board will be voting soon.

If you know someone who has gone above and beyond in the community or made a big impact on Galva’s commerce, submit your nomination to the Chamber by emailing galvaareachamber@gmail.com.

A dinner and awards dinner will be scheduled once the honoree is selected.

Past “Citizens of the Year” can’t be nominated again and include: James B. Young, Milo Watson, C. Forrest Bailey, Roy Holding, Charles Whitney, Leo Windish, Sam Mendel, Dr. L.C. Burkey, R.M. Everett, Homer Pryor, Mary Lou Holding, Dr. C.J. Maginel, George Swank, Carolyn Ossian, Dr. Paul Schmidt, Chuck Hay, Leon Lewin, Frances Thompson, Galva Food Pantry, Dr. Marian Blust, Rev. Kenneth Starnes, William Heiwig, Ann Smith, Marilyn (Mrs. Bill) Wilson, Keith Carter, Warren Arter, Herb Rodgers, Rob Clark, Sherm Raley, Bob Miller, Pete VanDeVelde, Tim Foley, Emily Kneen, Galva Tutoring Center, Bev Everett, Denny Anderson, John Sloan, Sharon Murray, Duane Bell, Will Thomson, Bernie Cromien, Reynolds “Rip” Everett, Nancy Ingels, Dwain Jacobson, Steve Bell, Scott Caravello, Teresa Costin, Jordan Murray, Jason Bates, John Hathaway, Dan Rux, David McClintic and Michelle Mersman.