Suffolk’s First Citizen

An outstanding individual who best exemplifies the spirit of citizenship and who has shown significant leadership through his/her time, talents, and efforts in order to make Suffolk a better place to live.

Suffolk’s First Citizen Nomination Application

History of Suffolk’s First Citizen

A citizen of Suffolk has been named each year since 1956. Originally started by the Cosmopolitan Club, the award program was taken over by the Suffolk Rotary Club in 2003.

Previous Suffolk's First Citizen Recipients

Suffolk’s First Citizens Reception 2009

Date: Thursday, April 23, 2009

Location:
Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts
110 W. Finney Road
Suffolk, VA. 23434