First published in the Feb. 2 print issue of the Outlook Valley Sun.
The Kiwanis Club of La Cañada is now accepting nominations for “La Cañadan of the Year.”
The club invites the general public to submit the name of an individual or a couple, who has provided exemplary service to the La Cañada Flintridge and foothill neighborhoods.
For more than 70 years, the award has been presented to recipients, including Gil Smith, Dr. William Pickering, and most recently, Michael Davitt.
“We encourage you to submit a nomination so we may recognize the amazing service done by volunteers in our community,” said Terry Piasky, “La Cañadan of the Year” Nominating Committee chairperson. “It’s a great opportunity to honor an individual or couple who have stepped up to make a difference.”
The deadline to submit a nomination is Tuesday, Feb. 28. A noon-time luncheon celebration will be announced with the final date based on the recipients’ availability.
Nomination forms may be picked up at the La Cañada Flintridge City Hall. The forms may also be downloaded by visiting lacanadakiwanis.org and clicking on the “La Cañadan of the Year” tab. Completed forms must be submitted by email to lacanadakiwanis@gmail.com, or mailed to Kiwanis Club of La Cañada — La Cañadan of the Year, c/o Terry Piasky, P.O. Box 33, La Cañada Flintridge, CA, 91012.
For more information, call Terry Piasky at (626) 353-6654.
