First Citizen

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The Virginia Beach Jaycees annually award an individual as The First Citizen of Virginia Beach. This time honored tradition which started in 1950 is presented to an outstanding individual who best embodies the Jaycee Creed. Recipients exemplify the spirit of citizenship and leadership through their time, talents and efforts towards the better of Virginia Beach. Money raised by the First Citizen Dinner will be utilized in sending handicapped children to Camp Jaycees, taking children from low income homes shopping for their families at Christmas and various other community service projects.

Nominations for the  2013 First Citizen of  Virginia Beach will be accepted beginning  Monday, January 6, 2014. The Virginia Beach Jaycees, also know as the Junior Chamber of Commerce annually awards this honor to the individual nominee who best exemplifies the Jaycee Creed.  Applicants should demonstrate the spirit of citizenship and leadership through the  use of their time, talents, and leadership efforts toward betterment of  Virginia Beach and its citizens.

SELECTION CRITERIA:

A panel of five undisclosed Virginia Beach citizens will serve as judges for the First Citizen of Virginia Beach Award. They will give particular consideration to each nominee’s record of adherence to the principles embodied in the United States Jaycee Creed.

Jaycee Creed:

That faith in God gives meaning and purpose to human life:
That the brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations;
That economic justice can best be won by free men through free enterprise;
That government should be of laws rather than of men;
That earth’s great treasure lies in human personality;
And that service to humanity is the BEST WORK OF LIFE.

Award:

The 2013 First Citizen Award recipient will be honored at an awards banquet and formal dinner in the Spring of 2014.

Application Deadline:

Monday, February 10, 2014

Application Submission:

Please mail FIVE (5) completed copies of your First Citizen application packages to:

Kathleen Pearson

State Director – Virginia Beach Jaycees 

Attn: First Citizen

1112 Jensen Drive, Suite 107

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23451

 

 

All nomination packages must be postmarked by Tuesday, April 9, 2013 and will be considered property of the Virginia Beach Jaycees, Inc.

Please email questions to:

Grant Hummer

granthummer@gmail.com

or

Kathleen Pearson

Kathleen Pearson@Tupelo-event.com

757-708-0421

 

2012 First Citizen of Virginia Beach Nomination Application Packages must include the following:

• Nominees work and personal contact information
• Your work and personal contact information
• Describe of the nominee; including but not limited to career, community, and charitable activities and biography.
• Describe his/her exceptional achievements and contributions on a community, state and nations level.
• List honors and awards received that demonstrate the nominees commitment to the Jaycee Creed and the city of Virginia Beach.
• Describe in detail how the nominee excels in a minimum of three (3) of the following areas:
  • Service to Humanity
  • Personal Accomplishments and Improvement
  • Contributions to the Betterment of the Virginia Beach Community and Current Social Issues.
  • Volunteer Service and Philanthropic Contribution
  • Scientific or Technological Community Contributions
  • Legal Reform
  • Cultural Achievements (to include: literature, history, education, visual or performing arts)
  • Academic Leadership
  • Moral or Religious Leadership
  • Influence and participation in successful public initiatives
  • Any additional area of significant contribution on a community, state, or national level
• Personal statement as to why you believe this individual nominee should be selected as First Citizen of Virginia Beach.

Endorsements:

Letters of endorsement and support should be included from the nominees colleagues, family, supporters, and community leaders. A minimum of five (5) and a MAXIMUM of one hundred (100) letters should be included in the Nomination application package.

Former First Citizens

1950– James Kontopanos

1951– E.B. Bayne

1952– J. Peter Holland, III

1953– Woody Seamans

1954– Mrs. Gilmore Tilbrook

1955– Dr. Robert Woodhouse

1956– R. Lee Page

1957– Sidney S. Kellam

1958– Rhae W. Adams

1959– Frank Tarrall, Jr.

1960– Louise Brown Wilson

1961– George D. Brooke

1962– Claiborne Bryant

1963– Richard Absalom

1964– Hugh Lynn Cayce

1965– Frank W. Cox

1966– Dr. Waller Taylor

1967– Mrs. Wallace Clark

1968– Hunter C. Phelan

1969– Ragan Bradshaw Pulley

1970– Mrs. Philip Lee Russo

1971– James P. Sadler

1972– Algy W. Cohen

1973– Mable Owen

1974– John T. Banks, Jr.

1975– Mary Ellen Cox

1976– Robert M. Stanton

1977– Charles Forbes

1978– Judge Robert Wahab Jr.

1979– Eileen Ayvazian

1980– Walter Noona

1981– Michael Savvides

1982– Dr. Edward Brickell

1983– Aaron A. Parsons

1984– Alfred “Skip” Wilkins, Jr.

1985– James N. Fletcher

1986– B.H. “Pat” Bridges, Jr.

1987– E.T. “Joe” Buchanan, III

1988– Harold Heischober

1989– Thomas A. Barton, Jr.

1990– Andrew S. Fine

1991– Rev. John H. Jordan, Jr.

1992– Priscilla M. Beede

1993– Heather Tace

1994– Michael J. Barrett

1995– Elizabeth “Betty” Busciglio

1996– Edward B. Snyder

1997– Frank Drew

1998– Michael Katsias

1999– Dorothy Wood

2000– Nancy A. Creech

2001– Thomas C. Broyles

2002– Owen B. Pickett

2003– Harry T. Lester

2004– Thomas R. Frantz

2005– William D. Sessoms, Jr.

2006– John F. Malbon

2007– Linwood O. Branch, III

2008– Macon F. Brock

2009 – Helen Dragas

2010 – Pearl Smith

2011 – Charles Barker

2012 – Bruce Thompson