Know someone in the Star City who deserves recognition? Applications for Roanoke’s 2025 Citizen of the Year are now open.
Nominations will be accepted through Friday, Nov. 21.
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To be eligible, nominees must:
- Demonstrate above-average volunteer or philanthropic dedication to the community
- Have provided volunteer service for at least three years
- Voluntarily perform duties related to their paid employment that go significantly beyond what is expected
- Sign a waiver agreeing to have their name and information about their volunteer or philanthropic work published and made public
All City of Roanoke residents are eligible, except previous winners and current elected officials. Candidates running for public office in the nomination year cannot be selected or must withdraw.
You can submit your application here or by contacting the City Clerks Office by mail or email:
Cecelia F. McCoy, City Clerk
215 Church Ave SW
Room 456
Roanoke, Virginia 24011
Phone: 540-853-2541
Fax: 540-853-1145
Email: clerk@roanokeva.gov