Nominations Sought For Lydia Maria Child Award for Outstanding Citizenship

WAYLAND, MA — Each year at the Wayland Town Meeting, the Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee brings with it an announcement of the names of citizens or organizations to be recognized for their contributions to the town’s governance, to the community’s quality of life, or to serving important needs among our townspeople.

In 2009 this honor was named the Lydia Maria Child for outstanding citizenship. Child was a national heroine who resided in Wayland in the mid-nineteenth century who championed the causes of abolition, equality and human rights.

Any resident may submit nominations for this award. The candidate nominated may be a resident, local group, organization or an employee of the town.

The Public Ceremonies Committee invites all Wayland residents to offer nominations for this honor. Each candidate is given serious deliberation. For consideration this year, nominations must be received by March 16. Prior nominations are carried forward and need not be resubmitted for reconsideration.
Send the name of your nominee and your reason for nominating this candidate along with your contact information to:

Richard P. Turner, Chair
Wayland Public Ceremonies Committee
7 Nob Hill Road
Wayland, MA 01778-2216
Email: rturner@wayland.ma.us