The CLIFFORD DANIELSON OUTSTANDING CITIZEN Award is given annually by the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce.  The Award was established in 1986 and was named after Clifford Danielson.  Danielson was a leader in the business community for over 60 years.  The CLIFFORD DANIELSON Award honors individuals who strive toward the highest levels of professional accomplishment, excel in their chosen field, and have devoted time and energy to their community in a meaningful way.

–—Congratulations to our 2022 Clifford Danielson Outstanding Citizen, Mr. Thomas C. Doty!—–

THE CRITERIA

Clifford Danielson Outstanding Citizen recipients may be male or female and must meet each of the following criteria:

• Any living resident of the greater Sycamore area or anyone actively involved in the Sycamore community, though not a resident.
• A record of stable consistent leadership in civic activities
• Must have contributed in a way to enhance the quality of life in Sycamore by:

1. demonstrated competence in fulfilling responsibilities
2. effectiveness in maintaining and improving the business, industrial and professional interests of Sycamore
3. success in conceiving and implementing innovations and improvements in civic and community projects
4. leadership in developing in the activities through which the community expands its business, industrial and residential areas
5. excellence in creating, and maintaining constructive relationship with the business, industrial and professional interests
6. excellence in human relations, especially as demonstrated by garnering the respect of peers and members of the community

COMPLETING THE FORM

• Nominations for the CLIFFORD DANIELSON OUTSTANDING CITIZEN must be submitted using this  CLIFFORD DANIELSON Nomination form Please type or print clearly.
• Please review the nomination form carefully to be sure that information is supplied which demonstrates the involvement, achievement, and leadership accomplishments of your nominee. The more complete the information provided, the more useful this form will be for those who judge this important award.

THE PROCESS

• A selection Committee will review all nomination forms and nominate one for the CLIFFORD DANIELSON Award with final approval by the Chamber Board of Directors at the November Board meeting, held on the third Tuesday of November.
• Nominees will not be made public.
• Nominations may be submitted at any time prior to November 1.
• The CLIFFORD DANIELSON OUTSTANDING CITIZEN recipient will be recognized at the Chamber’s Annual Meeting, held on the first Thursday in March.
• As with other Chamber Awards, if the committee feels there is not a clear recipient the award does not have to be given out that year.

RETURN COMPLETED FORM TO:

To the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, 519 West State Street, Sycamore, IL   60178  or email to office@sycamorechamber.com

 

CLIFFORD DANIELSON OUTSTANDING CITIZEN PAST RECIPIENTS

1987 – Red Johnson    •    1988 –Lucien T. Smith    •    1989 – Bernard I. Sosin    •    1990 – William W. Johnson    •    1991 – Hays Knodle    •    1992 – Robert L. Wildenradt

1993 – Joe Bussone    •    1994 – Pete Johnson    •    1995 – Roy Smith    •    1996 – Dave Juday    •    1997 – Max Brantner    •    1998 – Marjorie Danielson

1999 – Dr. John Ovitz    •    2000 – Michael Cullen    •    2001 – Dean Copple    •    2002 –  Marlyn Burkart    •    2003 – Dr. Robert Hammon          

2004 – Dr. Russell and Mrs. Bernie Schelkopf    •    2005 – John Kroos    •    2006 – Yvonne Johnson    •    2007 – Mr. John Boies    •    2008 – Dr. Bill Nicklas

2009 – Tom and Joan Fenstermaker    •    2010 – Bruce Griffith    •    2011 – Ken Mundy    •    2012 – Dick and Beth Willey    •    2013 – Bob Boey

2014 – Tim Suter    •    2015 – Mike Larson    •    2016 – Joel Barczak    •     2017 – John Ward    •    2018 – Gary Evans   

2019 – Kathy Countryman    •     2022 – Thomas C. Doty