Nominations open for community service awards
Oct. 27—The annual George Award and Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award winners, who work to make the community better, will be announced during the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Banquet on Jan. 28.
The Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award is given to a person who has devoted time and energy in countless ways to the community. The award is named after the late Richard Ford, who worked for the city of Warrenton as the building inspector and fire chief, but most importantly volunteered much of his free time helping his neighbors.
There's an old saying, "let George do it," meaning let someone else do the job. The Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce and the city of Astoria honor a local recipient for outstanding community service every year. The George Award honors someone who has consistently stepped forward to meet community needs, instead of "letting George do it."
Nominations for the 2022 George Award and Richard Ford Distinguished Service Award will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Nov. 30. Learn more about nominating someone online at OldOregon.com, or pick up a copy of the nomination form at the Astoria-Warrenton Area Chamber of Commerce or Warrenton City Hall.
