2024 Rusk Area Community Awards Nominations

Make your nominations here:

Please make sure to include a name and supporting information for your nominations.
1.2024 Small Business of the Year - Rusk County businesses of 1-25 employees or equivalent, demonstrate crucial service and involvement in in the community.

Please state the name of the business you are nominating and why.
2.2024 Large Business of the Year - Rusk County businesses of 26+ employees or equivalent, demonstrate crucial service and involvement in the community.

Please state the name of the business you are nominating and why.
3.2024 Green Award- Business or individual who has made substantial extra efforts toward environmental improvements in Rusk County.

Please state who you are nominating and why.
4.2024 Civic Organization of the Year - A non-government organization that demonstrates involvement or service to the community. Composed mostly of volunteers.

Please state who you are nominating and why.
5.2024 Youth Organization of the Year - A Rusk County youth organization with majority of students involved in grades K-12, demonstrates involvement in the community through service and leadership development.

Please state who you are nominating and why.
6.2024 Farm Family of the Year - A family owned farm in Rusk County that has positively impacted the community.

Please state who you are nominating and why.
7.2024 New Venture of the Year - Business or individual who has made an impact on the community within the last 2 years. This can be a new program, service, or event held in Rusk County.

Please state your nomination and why.
8.2024 Volunteer of the Year - Individual who has made a significant contribution to the community through volunteer work.

Please state who you are nominating and why.
9.2024 Youth Volunteer of the Year - Youth who has made a significant impact to the community through volunteer work. 18 and under

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10.2024 Educator of the Year - A local educator who has impacted the community through education and leadership, both in and out of the classroom.

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11.2024 Student of the Year - A student who has shown great dedication to learning and academics in the 2023-2024 school year. One who has shown commitment to growth, development, and leadership as a student.

Please state who you are nominating and why.
12.2024 Friend of the Arts - An individual who is a beacon of creative passion and unwavering support, who shows commitment to the arts while inspiring others with their appreciation and advocacy
13.2024 Community Leader of the Year - A community member who has shown leadership in addition to his/her vocation or employment. Has volunteered within the community and has contributed their talents in helping others though acts of goodwill without personal gain or monetary compensation. Has demonstrated an active interest and significant involvement within the community and has raised standards of social responsibility.

Please state who you are nominating and why.
14.2024 Legacy Award - An individual who works or resides in Rusk County. Someone who has made a large impact on the community over many years' time. Has shown dedication and commitment to serving and bettering this community. This may be awarded posthumously.


Please state who you are nominating and why.
15.Would you like to sponsor and present an award at the Rusk Area Community Awards? (Please indicate which awards you would like to present and leave your name and email address.)
16.Do you have any ideas for other award categories we should include next year?