The Carthage Kiwanis Club is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Don Forsythe Citizen of the Year. This award was established in 1972 for the purpose of recognizing and honoring a citizen of Carthage who has provided outstanding volunteer service and leadership to the community.
The 2024 award recipient will follow the rich tradition established by Forsythe. Nominees must presently reside in the Carthage Elementary School District #317, be at least 21 years of age and have made significant civic and service contributions to the citizens of the Carthage area. When submitting a nomination, please state the name of the nominee, his/her address, telephone number and/or email. Include a descriptive paragraph outlining the accomplishments of the individual and the reasons for the recognition.
Nominations are due by Wednesday, January 8, 2025.
All nominations can be mailed to
Citizen of the Year
c/o Carthage Kiwanis Club
P.O. Box 94
Carthage, IL 62321
or emailed to Colleen Wildrick at [email protected].
There is also a Google form that can be completed online at https://forms.gle/jAo2c9sWvUh2R7kH9