Who is the Reston-Herndon Citizen of the Year?
- The Reston Letter Staff
- 5 days ago
- 2 min read
Contributed by Jane Nash, Rotary Club of Reston-Herndon
It’s time to shine the spotlight on the incredible individuals who are shaping our communities! The Rotary Club of Herndon-Reston is thrilled to kick off the search for our 2026 Citizen of the Year, a prestigious honor dating back to 1963.
Who Can You Nominate?
Whether you’re an individual or part of an organization, we want to hear about the outstanding people in our Herndon and Reston communities who’ve gone above and beyond.
How to Nominate: Submit the Nominee's: Name, address, and phone number and a heartfelt and detailed description of their impactful contributions to our Herndon and Reston communities.
Nominator information: Include your name, address, and contact details, and feel free to submit multiple nominations supporting the same person!
Be sure to share this opportunity with your family, friends, neighbors and business acquaintances!
Send Nomination(s) and/or questions to:
2026 Citizen of the Year Committee
Or mail your Nomination(s) to:
2026 COTY Committee
Post Office Box 321
Herndon, VA 20172
Deadline: February 15, 2025 is the final day to submit nominations, so don’t wait!
What Happens Next? By March 1, 2026, our esteemed committee of past Citizens of the Year Recipients will review all nominations and help select the 2026 COTY recipient!
Save the Date - Sunday, April 26, 2026
Join us for a memorable afternoon as we honor and celebrate the 2026 Citizen of the Year with an Award Recognition and Banquet to be held at the Reston Community Center. More exciting details to follow, including our silent and live auction.
Let’s rally together to honor the inspiring individual who makes Herndon and Reston shine brighter than ever! We thank you!
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