Deadline for nominations: December 31, 2026
The City of Cape May is now accepting nominations for the Citizenship Award. The Citizenship Award is presented annually to an individual who has performed outstanding service or made exceptional voluntary contributions to the community. Anyone with community contact may nominate someone who they feel meets the criteria of the award. The recipient of the award is not made aware that they have been selected until the actual day of the award ceremonies. Nominations are reviewed and voted on by City Council.
Continually gives their time, dedication, and talents to the betterment of the community.
Lends leadership and vision, organizes or assists in achieving organizational goals.
Serve on committees and programs lending their expertise and guidance voluntarily.
The recipient will have performed any service that has advanced or helped the quality of life in the City.
Any person whose name appeared on a public ballot for any public office within the last two (2) preceding years, or currently holds elected office, is not eligible for the award.
Past Honorees:
1984: Carlyle J. Dennis
1985: Harry J. Gibbons
1986: Dr. I. Tenenbaum
1987: Arthur Doran
1988: C.M. Rescue Squad
1989: C.A. Shermer III
1990: Steven J. Steger
1991: Rev. Forrest Spriggs
1992: George Doc Jarden
1993: Charles E. Pessagno
1994: John Daly
1995: Arnold C. Nyblade
1998: William H. Broomall
2001: Gladys Mendo Brady
2002: Charlotte Todd
2016: Jessie Weeks
2019: Jerome E. Inderwies Sr
2020: Rachel Palermo
2021: Harry "Buzz" Mogck
2022: Tom and Sue Carroll
2023: Wister "Barney" Dougherty
2024: Chris Clemans
Click HERE to view the Citizenship Nomination form for 2026!
