Citizen of the Year Award
Awarded annually to an individual whose leadership, service, and sustained commitment have strengthened the Monadnock Region.
Prior to the formation of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative, the Greater Keene Chamber recognized exceptional individuals through its Community Service Award, while the Peterborough Chamber presented a Citizen of the Year honor. Today, this regional award carries forward that shared tradition of recognizing individuals whose impact extends beyond their profession and whose contributions help shape the strength and character of the Monadnock Region.
Notably, Windsor Brooks, whose name now defines the Business of the Year Award, was himself a recipient of the former Community Service Award, reflecting the deep civic legacy that continues through this recognition.
Nominees for Citizen of the Year should demonstrate:
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Sustained community service, ideally spanning ten or more years.
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Leadership that has made a meaningful and lasting difference within the Monadnock Region.
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Generous contributions of time and talent that extend beyond the responsibilities of their profession.
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A commitment to community life that inspires others to contribute.
Nominees must be adults living in the Monadnock Region. The Citizen of the Year Award is a one-time honor; previous recipients are not eligible.
The recipient is selected by a committee comprised of the five most recent award recipients.
We recommend that you type your answers in advance and paste them into the online nomination form fields, so you don't lose your answers in the event of a computer glitch or power/internet outage. Download this form as a Word document to type your answers.
Please submit your nomination here: 2026 Citizen of the Year Nomination Form
1. Nominee Information
a. Nominee’s name
b. Town of residence
c. Email address and phone number, if known
d. Current or former profession, employer, or organizational affiliation, if applicable
2. Nominator Information
a. Your name
b. Business or organization, if applicable
c. Email address and phone number
d. Your relationship to the nominee
3. Service to the Greater Monadnock Region
a. Describe the nominee’s community service, including the organizations, initiatives, or causes they have supported, their roles, and the approximate years of involvement.
b. Provide up to three examples of how the nominee’s leadership and contributions of time and talent have created lasting benefits for the community. Explain their role and the difference they made.
examples of how the nominee’s leadership and contributions of time and talent have created lasting benefits for the community. Explain their role and the difference they made.
c. How has the nominee’s service extended beyond their professional responsibilities, and how have they inspired or encouraged others to become involved?
4. Summary
a. What distinguishes this individual and makes them deserving of the Greater Monadnock Collaborative’s 2026 Citizen of the Year Award?
5. Additional Information
a. Is there anything else you would like the committee to know about the nominee’s community service or contributions? (Optional)
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