Petaluma Community Awards of Excellence

Petaluma is blessed with a great number of outstanding and caring persons whose many contributions make this community a better place to live, work, and raise a family. In anticipation of the Petaluma Community Awards of Excellence Night in April, we invite you to help us identify people worthy of recognition in the following categories:

Citizen of the Year:

Awarded to a person who has exemplified a model of civic responsibility through outstanding service and involvement in the community.

Volunteer of the Year:

Awarded to a person whose extensive volunteer contributions have helped enhance the
community.

Service to Youth:

Awarded to a person whose contributions have helped improve and enhance the lives of young people in Petaluma.

Service to Seniors:

Awarded to a person whose contributions have helped improve and enhance the lives of Petaluma seniors.

Excellence in Education:

Awarded to a person whose contributions have helped improve and enhance the lives of students in Petaluma area schools.

Large Business:

Awarded to a Petaluma business with 40 or more employees, operating for at least three years, which is recognized as a leader in its industry and the community.

Small Business:

Awarded to a Petaluma business with fewer than 40 employees, operating for at least three years, which is recognized as a leader in its industry and the community.

Excellence in Agriculture:

Awarded to a person who has demonstrated an exceptional commitment to Petaluma agriculture.